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Actalent Analytical Chemist in Plymouth, Michigan
Job Title: Analytical ChemistJob Description
As an Analytical Chemist, you will provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers. Your duties will include participation in specific material, process and product development projects as required. You will develop appropriate relationships with customers, vendors, and technical and trade organizations, and effectively interface with our multi-national lead centers. Your knowledge of rubber (or plastic) formulation design, material testing, and rubber (or plastic) mixing will be essential in this role. Furthermore, you should possess a working knowledge of rubber fabrication, molding and extrusion methods and types, compound attributes as they relate to processing and specific design function/performance, surface chemistry including bonding to metallic and non-metallic substrates, and tooling technology associated with injection, compression and transfer molding.
Hard Skills
Knowledge of rubber (or plastic) formulation design
Material testing
Rubber (or plastic) mixing
Knowledge of surface chemistry relative to adhesion
Knowledge of rubber fabrication, molding and extrusion methods and types
Knowledge of compound attributes as they relate to processing
Knowledge of compound attributes as they relate to specific design function/performance
Knowledge of surface chemistry including bonding to metallic and non-metallic substrates
Knowledge of tooling technology associated with injection, compression and transfer molding
GC
HPLC
NMR
FTIR
SEM/EDS
Soft Skills
Ability to interface effectively with multi-national lead centers
Ability to develop relationships with customers, vendors, and technical and trade organizations
Ability to participate in material, process and product development projects
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Plymouth, Michigan.
Work Environment
The work environment is a modern building made up of office spaces and laboratories.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.