Job and Career Opportunities at ARDL

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.   We look forward to hearing from you!


Administrative Assistant

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., an industry-leading independent testing laboratory for rubber, plastic and latex is looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Candidate must be professional, energetic, customer service oriented, be able to multi-task and have knowledge of Microsoft Office products. The Administrative Assistant position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, interacting with customers both on the phone or in-person. Duties include but are not limited to – answering phones and directing calls, maintaining calendar for conference and training rooms, maintaining records of incoming and outgoing packages, maintaining supplies for copiers and other duties as assigned. This full-time positions offers medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid vacation and holidays. Please submit resume with salary requirements to hr@ardl.com.


Laboratory Technician – Mixing & Molding

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., an industry-leading independent testing laboratory for rubber, plastic and latex is looking to fill the position Mixing & Molding Technician. The right candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, communication and listening skills and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be self-motivated, energetic team player who will help cultivate a positive work environment and require little supervision. Experience in lab-scale mixing, milling, curing black and colored rubber, running a rheometer/ viscometer and compounding is a plus; however, we will train the right person. This full-time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid vacation. Please submit resume with salary requirements to hr@ardl.com.


Rubber Chemist - Senior Technical Advisor

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., an industry-leading independent testing and consulting laboratory for rubber, plastic and latex, is looking to fill the position of Rubber Chemist - Sr. Technical Advisor. If you have the passion for solving rubber/polymer problems, you will instantly feel at home among our team of rubber and plastic experts, with the best technicians and testing equipment at our disposal. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in rubber compounding, chemical analysis, physical/mechanical testing, management and consulting in various segments of the rubber industry. This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment interacting with customers on the phone, in-person and via email. Advanced degree preferred and/or equivalent of 10 -15 years of experience. This is a full-time position offering medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k and paid vacation. Please submit resume and salary requirements to hr@ardl.com.


Rubber/Plastics Chemist - Technical Advisor

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 Registered, ISO 17025:2017 A2LA Accredited, independent testing laboratory, specializing in rubber, plastics and latex. ARDL, a world leader in solving complex rubber and plastics problems in all aspects of the industry, will be filling the position of Rubber/Plastics Chemist - Technical Advisor. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in chemical analysis, physical/mechanical testing, rubber and plastics compounding, manufacturing and consulting in various segments of the industry. Must enjoy interfacing with customers and other members of our technical team.  ARDL offers a comprehensive benefit package and salary is negotiable for the right candidate. Please submit resume and salary requirements to hr@ardl.com.