Chemist, Polymer II

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Cofer Center

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective

The Polymer Chemist will be responsible for conducting polymer testing, analysis, and providing accurate

and concise reports in support of new product development, cost out efforts, compliance, manufacturing

process support, and commercial business support.

Key Responsibilities

Must be a creative problem solver, with the adaptability to develop novel, but practical testing solutions. Candidate must be able to read and interpret standards, prepare samples, and perform tests according

to the prescribed standards.

Assignments will be broad in nature and require considerable judgment, ingenuity, and originality. Candidate must be physically able to function in a hands-on, detail-oriented, time-constrained

laboratory environment, with 80% of the time spent on testing to standards.

Manage multiple projects with differing priorities, functioning in support of a market-driven

environment.

In this position, interaction with all levels of management and interface with multiple divisions may

be necessary to complete work assignments.

Responsible for preparing, with keen attention to detail, customer focused formal reports as well as

prepare and submit UL/CSA data packets for new product listing.

Responsible for maintaining a clean and neat work area through 5S principles. Responsible for maintaining testing equipment and ensuring testing integrity through routine quality

checks and record review.

Required

Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Chemistry or other science related degree

Years of Experience: 2-5

Field of Expertise: Wire and Cable/Lab

Preferred

Other

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, &

Certificates: *Experience with UL/CSA standards *Experience with Wire and Cable Manufacturing processes *Experience with DSC, DMA, FTIR, TGA. GCMS, XRF *Experience with Formulating polymers or polymer like materials *Strong team player that communicates effectively across multiple teams

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Benefits We Offer

401k with MatchingFamily and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.