At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Develop and validate test methods to characterize various formulations, raw materials, active ingredients, intermediates, contaminants/impurities using DSC, FTIR, FTNIR, TGA, Rheometer, DMA, QUV etc.

+ Conduct microstructure analysis using digital optical microscope and SEM

+ Evaluate the chemical and physical properties of various resin raw materials as it impacts end-product performance.

+ Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and selecting corrective steps

+ Modify and expand testing protocol in support of development efforts

+ Document all methods, procedures, SOPs, and JSA, etc.

+ Contribute to development of lab safety procedures.

+ Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications

Job Skills:

+ High attention to detail

+ Experience developing test procedures for material characterization

+ Understanding of thermoplastic polymers and recycled materials

+ Technical curiosity & enthusiastic approach to solving technical challenges.

+ Hands-on experience running laboratory equipment.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel, technicians, engineers, and management.

+ Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

+ Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)

+ Willing to travel as required

Education Requirements:

+ High school diploma or general education (GED), associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred

Preferred Experience:

+ 3-5 years’ experience working in a plastic materials lab

+ Experience working with analytical lab equipment (DSC, TGA, FTIR, etc)

+ Experience working with SEM

+ Statistical analysis of lab data, Six Sigma experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

+ Able to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long period of time, etc.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requisition ID: 2023-15495

External Company Name: Advanced Drainage Systems

External Company URL: http://www.ads-pipe.com/en/

Street: 4640 Trueman Blvd