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Chemist And Materials Scientist

Lavelle Industries

  • Burlington, WI
  • 30+ days ago
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Internet Researchunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Material Scienceunmatched
  • Molding Processesunmatched
  • Molecular Analysisunmatched
  • NSF Audio Formatsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Testingunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Research Laboratoryunmatched
  • Rheologyunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun!"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team! An industry leader since 1912, Lavelle Industries has a unique opportunity for a Chemist/Materials Scientist to join our Burlington R&D team. The ideal candidate will focus their knowledge on developing new materials, expanding capabilities, and gaining technical knowledge that results in product improvement.

Why Lavelle? We are a unique organization, rooted in values that emphasize problem-solving and measurement mindsets. We may not be the biggest rubber company out there, but we are the market leader. We may dress casually - jeans daily! - but we take our work seriously, and we offer our employees competitive benefits and support in recognition of the contributions they make.

This role has been described as giving the "right fit" candidate ASTRONOMICAL possibilities in their work. This means working on a wide variety of projects and material applications, to continue our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. The Chemist / Materials Scientist will thoroughly and creatively investigate substances at atomic and molecular levels and analyze the ways in which the substances interact with one another.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist R&D and Chemistry Lab staff by researching and understanding alternative materials for specified applications (new/improved product development).
  • Contact current and potential suppliers of materials and equipment to understand manufacturing processes to obtain preliminary quote information.
  • Analyze substances to determine their composition and concentration of elements.
  • Plan and carry out complex research projects, such as the development of new products and testing methods.
  • Write technical reports that detail methods and findings.
  • Present research findings to engineers, management, and other colleagues.
  • Instruct engineers and technicians on proper chemical processing and test procedures; including ingredients, mix times, and operating temperatures.
  • Maintain material certifications to agencies like NSF, WRAS, ACS, and UL
  • Monitor product-level compliance based on chemical directives like but not limited to RoHS, REACH, CA Prop 65, and TSCA regulations
  • Supporting engineers and operations staff, investigating equipment and tooling options for both current and new processes and products.

Requirements

"Right fit" candidates for this role will have education and experience suitable for the role. This includes:

  • 2 to 4 years in a lab research environment.
  • Experience in online research; including appropriate searches, disseminating information, and summarization of information for delivery to colleagues/teams.
  • Rubber, rheology of rubber, and molding processing experience is preferred.
  • Evidence of excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Capacity to learn new technologies/concepts rapidly and apply them to the needs of Lavelle.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field is required. An accelerated Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry is preferred.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBurlington, WI
IndustryManufacturing - Other
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1912
Websitehttp://www.lavelle.com

About Company

About Us

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Lavelle Headquarters

For over 100 years, Lavelle has taken a leading role as a rubber and plastics manufacturer. We manufacture high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies that go into items such as plumbing products, water softeners, food manufacturing equipment, electronics, health care products, toilets and tank trim, boilers, HVAC equipment, transportation equipment and pump systems. Our customers count on us because we offer:

  • A large selection of rubber, plastic and specialty material formulations to choose from, including certified elastomers that meet highly specialized performance requirements
  • On-site chemists who can formulate a custom material if none of our more than 2,000 active formulations meet your needs
  • Extensive product design engineering, tooling and manufacturing expertise that let us create precision molded products and assemblies
  • Continually improving lean manufacturing processes that enable us to minimize waste and costs
  • Processes that quickly move parts from conception to completion
  • An array of manufacturing services, including injection and conventional rubber molding; plastic molding; lathe cutting, die cutting and finishing services; and assembly and packaging operations

A History of Innovation

Since starting operations in 1912, we’ve continued to evolve into the strong, innovative manufacturing company that we are today. In 1954, we designed the first toilet flapper and this technology is still being used today. We have continued to be an engineering leader for our customers, designing products and solving problems. We accomplish this, not only from part design, but also material development, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. As we grow, we continue to invest in our equipment; we have new mixing equipment, new measuring equipment, refurbished and new presses. All to give our customers the best service and innovation a rubber and plastic manufacturing company has to offer.

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