Polymer Chemist, Composites and Polyurethane Resins

Job overview

The Polymer Chemist role is onsite in Humble, TX; compensation is not specified. Resilient Structures designs and manufactures composite utility poles and advanced materials for energy infrastructure, supporting a more resilient power grid. The chemist develops and optimizes resin formulations and manufacturing processes, evaluates material performance, and works with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. This work supports product development, quality, process improvement, and sustainability initiatives.

What you'll do

• Develop and optimize polyurethane and other thermoset resin systems
• conduct formulation, testing, and characterization using DSC, FTIR, DMA, and titration
• support composite manufacturing processes
• apply Design of Experiments and statistical analysis
• troubleshoot production and quality issues
• collaborate on product development and continuous improvement
• qualify raw materials, equipment, and processes
• maintain technical records
• support low-carbon materials and recycling initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

polymer chemist

composites

polyurethane resins

thermoset resins

material characterization

dsc

ftir

design of experiments

composite manufacturing

humble tx

resilient structures

sustainability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• retirement savings with company contributions
• employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• optional additional life and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and 5–10 years of experience with thermoset resins, polyurethane systems, or fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

About the employer

Resilient Structures is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing. Sector: 32.