Rubber Chemist

Job Purpose Statement
The rubber chemist is responsible for developing formulas to improve performance and/or reduce
cost. He/She will be responsible for linking compound performance in the lab to performance on
a finished tire without any negative impact to plant productivity. He/She must be familiar enough
with rubber mixing, extrusion, and calendaring technology to be able to successfully introduce
new compounds to the plant. He/She will provide statistically supported data on all key attributes
of the compound from the lab to finished product. At completion of a project, the rubber chemist
will be required to complete a technical report. He/She must be able to present the project to a
cross functional group outlining key product and process performance attributes through a power
point presentation. The rubber chemist will help support the maintenance of all raw material
specifications, mixing procedures, formulations, approved supplier list, and lab procedures.
The rubber chemist is responsible for performing and interpreting chemical analyses and
interpreting chemical analyses to determine qualitative and quantitative composition of
ingredients, materials and products for The Carlstar Group as well as those of our competitors. In
addition, he/she leads teams through effective project management, coordination, communication,
feasibility, testing, qualification, and supporting new product development and cost productivity
programs. The rubber chemist also provides technical support for our operations and customers.
This position reports to the Quality Manager.