Production Development Chemist

Product Development Chemist

About Arclin:

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About The Role

Arclin is currently looking to fill a Product Development Chemist on-site position at our Cleveland, OH location. Reporting to the Sr. Product Development Manager, this position is responsible for designing, executing, analysis and documentation of new product development and research associated with innovative chemistry-based products and solutions which support Arclin’s product development strategy in the rubber chemical dispersions and additive areas. This position is also responsible for developing technology strategies within these market segments while providing leadership in developing technical solutions to customer process issues and managing technical service and application lab resources on a North American basis.

Product Development Chemist Responsibilities:

• Ensures that project work occurs in compliance with all Arclin policies and procedures including HSE and regulatory requirements
• Supports the Business and Technical leaders with the development, implementation and deployment of innovative technology for each market segment
• Collaborates with team members to contribute ideas, solve technical challenges and support successful project outcomes.
• Contributes to a team environment conducive to innovation; maintains focus on time/cost/quality outcomes while delivering innovative solutions
• Achieves project or defined sub-set of departmental objectives within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Gains credibility with peers by delivering results which accelerate Arclin’s progress towards strategic goals, while being consistent with Arclin’s values
• Devises and carries out projects that target defined, strategic scientific objectives in a timely, cost-efficient, and safe manner.
• Develops and executes projects to refine Arclin rubber chemical additives and dispersion products to capitalize on economies of scale, reduce manufacturing cost, and improve product quality.
• Provides process definition and refinement for new product industrialization and when process improvement is necessary as identified by operations.
• Maintains laboratory readiness by managing inventory, coordinating calibration and maintenance, and ensuring a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment.

Requirements:

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field is required.

• A single Product Development Chemist position is available, with level and responsibilities commensurate with education and experience:
• Product Development Chemist I: Bachelor’s Degree and < 2yrs experience
• Product Development Chemist II: Master’s Degree and < 2yrs experience
• Product Development Chemist III: PhD and < 2yrs experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a highly collaborative team structure
• Ability to coordinate activities both on site and between sites

The Ideal candidate will also have:

• Hands-on experience using rubber laboratory equipment including Moving Die Rheometer (MDR), Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA), Mooney Viscometer, Universal Testing Machine (i.e., Tensile Tester), Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), laboratory rubber mixers (Banbury & Brabender), and Two-Roll Mill
• Familiarity with formulation and factory scale manufacturing of rubber chemical dispersions in polymer bound, wetted powder, paste, and dry liquid concentrate formats.
• Familiarity with materials, compounding, and formulating for non-tire rubber products (Automotive seals, hoses, belts, wire and cable, other rubber products)

Travel required

Up to 25%- domestic international