Rubber Process Development Chemist

Tarkett is hiring a Rubber Process Development Chemist to join its Research & Development team in Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio. If you thrive at the intersection of polymer chemistry and hands-on manufacturing, this full-time, on-site role offers the chance to shape how rubber compounds are formulated and produced.

About the Role

As a Rubber Process Development Chemist at Tarkett, you will play a central part in advancing the science behind our Middlefield facility, which specializes in rubber molding and extrusion. Your work will center on creating new products, refining existing processes, and tailoring formulations to meet evolving performance and production goals. This is an opportunity to take innovative ideas from the lab and translate them into reliable, scalable manufacturing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance rubber compounds and the methods used to process them.
• Drive new product and process development efforts for molding and extrusion operations.
• Optimize and customize formulation and mixing parameters to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to troubleshoot processing challenges and validate improvements.
• Support the transition of laboratory developments into full-scale production at the Middlefield plant.

Qualifications

• A background in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of rubber formulation, compounding, mixing, molding, and extrusion principles.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset suited to a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working within a cross-functional R&D team.
• Willingness to work on-site at the Middlefield, Ohio facility.

About Tarkett

Tarkett is a global leader in flooring and surface solutions, and its Middlefield, Geauga County operations focus on precision rubber molding and extrusion. Joining Tarkett means contributing to a team where material innovation and process excellence directly influence the products customers depend on every day.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your expertise in rubber chemistry to a company that values innovation? Submit your application for the Rubber Process Development Chemist position in Middlefield, Geauga County through the official listing at this link. We look forward to learning how your skills can help advance Tarkett's R&D mission.