R&D Chemist

Job Description

Based in Rochester, NH, LDI Solutions has a goal to be philanthropic in our community and create an employee atmosphere of ownership and camaraderie around a common cause. We seek to protect the environment and human health by using innovative material science. We are creating jobs for people with an entrepreneurial spirit, customer-oriented mentality, and thirst to continuously improve.

LDI Solutions has two business units – Interiors and Medical. Through LDI Interiors, we focus on durable upholstery and wall coverings to contribute to healthier, beautiful commercial interiors. Through LDI Medical, we focus on developing innovative medical products to contribute to a safer, higher quality level of care throughout healthcare and deathcare.

We are looking for a R&D / QC Technician to develop new products and product improvements. Also to assist in quality control testing.


Responsibilities

  • Quality Control testing of incoming products from suppliers
  • Bench mark testing of competitor products
  • Hands on lab testing
  • Trouble shooting and investigating root cause of quality issues
  • Develop and improve products in textiles, upholstery fabrics, wall covering and other building interior surfaces.
  • Develop innovative medical products for hospitals, surgery center, funeral homes, and tissue banks.
  • Research new coating formulations and additives
  • Experiment with digital printing, 3D printing and coating process innovations
  • Work with suppliers to conduct experiments and run trials to develop new products

Requirements

  • Training is available, but experience with Plastics, Textiles, Chemistry, Coatings would be a plus.
  • Demonstrated creativity
  • Negotiating skills
  • Ability to conduct hands-on testing, experiments, and production trials
  • Independent worker with organizational skills, initiative and a strong work ethic
  • Willing to work safely with chemicals in an industrial setting
  • Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities
  • Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and good writing skills.
  • Willing to occasionally travel

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary depends on experience
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Health insurance plan