Polymer Compounding R&D Technologist

Why Teknor Apex

• From a 1924 Rhode Island tire shop to a global custom compounder with nine U.S. facilities and teams in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.
• Privately held and family‑led—relationships first, long‑term impact always.
• We believe manufacturing is a team sport, and we win together.

Your impact

• Run a 40 mm pilot twin‑screw compounding line to generate R&D samples—especially TPVs and related materials.
• Build additive packages; configure KTRON controls; manage loader/feeder setups; oversee downstream pelletizer, Gala unit, Witte, and dryer.
• Conduct tests to defined specifications; after training, own all core testing workflows.
• Capture formula inputs, processing conditions, and results in the lab data system.
• Support secondary operations such as injection molding, extrusion, and physical property testing of finished samples.

What you need to succeed

• Team‑oriented communicator who partners effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
• Preferred: 1+ years’ experience in materials compounding, testing, or manufacturing.
• Education: Associate’s degree in science (completed or in progress).
• Skill: Twin‑screw compounding proficiency.

Role requirements

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Fluent English communication (phone and written).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Note: This description outlines principal duties and does not encompass every responsibility that may be assigned.

Legal notices

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.