R&D - Research Technologist

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.

Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customers create better products.

“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain

Join the team behind our custom compounds.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **

Performs advanced laboratory functions with competence and minimal supervision.Primary responsibility is to operate 40mm pilot compounding line twin-screw extruder) consisting of preparing additive packages, understanding of the KTRON Control Panel, loader and feeder systems, other downstream equipment such as the pelletizer, Gala Unit, witte, and dryer

for sample preparation and R&D work on TPV and other materials. Secondary responsibilities may include injection molding, extrusion, or physical testing of finished material samples.

Essential Functions:

• Performs assigned tasks in prioritized, logical, and timely manner in agreement with company laboratory and safety procedures with competence and minimal supervision.
• Tests in accordance with specifications provided.
• Once trained, they can perform all core function/testing required by this position.
• Obtains formula information from and enters test data and conditions into the lab system.

**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: **

• Teamwork and Communication skills with Supervisors and with colleagues.
• Prefer 1 or more years of relevant experience in materials compounding, testing, or manufacturing.
• Working towards or holding Associates Degree in Science.

**Physical Requirements: **

• 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.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English on telephone and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

NOTE: The above job description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Twin Screw Compounding Experience