R&D Chemist

Do you have a passion for chemistry and a drive to innovate? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your scientific expertise can make a real difference? Look no further! We seek a talented R&D Chemist to join our client’s esteemed team.

As a leading developer and supplier of water-based primers and coatings, our client is growing their team to help solve the flexible converting industry’s toughest adhesion challenges. Their products are the industry standard, and their world-class team members are curious, creative thinkers and problem solvers. They promote a culture that values customer-centricity, innovation, sustainability, diversity, continuous improvement, and work-life balance. They have been in business for over 50 years and are helping to enable a sustainable future for flexible packaging in more than 60 countries.

Our client seeks an experienced R&D Chemist with a proven track record of developing innovative water-based coatings, adhesives, and emulsions that meet market demands. 

As the R&D Chemist, you will lead and promote research & development strategies and develop innovative and sustainable coatings, adhesives, and emulsions that meet market demand. You will conduct product/process development to support new and existing proprietary water-based coating systems in a laboratory and manufacturing plant environment. You will also support scale-up and technical assistance to manufacturing.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead development of new coatings, adhesives, and emulsions in alignment with business objectives. Direct lab bench work is required for product development and physical property testing. Must be capable of safely working on the bench and have experience with various polymer chemistries and polymer emulsion technologies. Development work is to be guided by the Laboratory Director through the Design of Experiments.
• Develop and test existing products for new applications
• Work with Sales/Technical Service teams to evaluate new market opportunities
• Screen and select raw materials, designing formulations for new and improved products 
• Design and improve process conditions by writing SOP for scale-up on new and improved polymer emulsion products and train operator on operation process. Comply with Quality management system policies and requirements. 
• Share responsibilities for daily lab activities such as lab samples, data management, quality assurance/control, customer service requests, report preparation, and participation in laboratory safety committees.
• Keep data organized and provide test reports and additional communication as required
• Participate in projects with potential customers through teleconferences, in-person discussions, and trials as needed.
• Maintain lab equipment and search for new beneficial equipment as needed.
• Perform a patent search to ensure no infringement of potential new development products

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science required
• 5-10 years of direct industrial experience developing adhesives, coatings, and emulsions
• Demonstrated success in driving breakthrough technology strategies 
• Lead new product development initiatives from concept to commercialization
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory and FDA compliance is a plus

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their competitive compensation of $80,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience and extensive benefits package, enhances their commitment to your success. 

Our client’s benefits package includes: 

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and flexible schedule

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Our client does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.