Responsibilities:
Conduct R&D; activities related to polymer/plastic materials, additives, and compounding.
Develop and formulate recent plastic products in alignment with market demands and client requirements.
Optimize existing plastic products for performance improvement and cost reduction.
Collaborate with production, quality control, and marketing teams for product trials and testing.
Analyze raw materials and conduct laboratory testing to evaluate mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
Stay updated on new technologies, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
Document all R&D; processes, experiment results, and product development reports.
Ensure compliance with health, safety,
and environmental standards during lab and pilot-scale activities.
Required skills:
Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, plastic processing (injection molding, extrusion, etc.), and material characterization.
Experience with formulation development, compounding, and testing of plastics.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in a lab setting.
Positive documentation and report-writing skills.