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Job Description:
SENIOR CHEMIST - ADHESIVES & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
Center Township, PA
Full-Time | On-Site
Occasional Travel Required
Innovate. Develop. Bring New Products to Life.
ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), part of the global ARDEX
Group, has been setting the standard in high-performance building
solutions for more than 75 years. Through industry-leading flooring
systems, tile and stone installation products, adhesives, moisture
control solutions, and construction technologies, we help customers
build with confidence. You’ll find ARDEX products in the construction
of PPG Paints Area, Pittsburgh International Airport, the Google
offices in Bakery Square, and the UPMC Medical Tower, Oakland.
We are seeking an experienced SENIOR CHEMIST, with experience of Adhesives and Construction Products, to join our Research & Development team at our flagship corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility located at 400 ARDEX Park Drive, Center Township, PA, 15001.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and
commercially minded Senior Chemist who enjoys
developing innovative products, solving complex formulation
challenges, and leading projects from concept through
commercialization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in
adhesive technologies and a passion for creating
products that deliver real value to customers and the construction industry.
Why Join ARDEX as a SENIOR CHEMIST?
At ARDEX, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our
R&D team plays a critical role in developing the next generation
of products that support growth, strengthen our market position, and
solve real-world challenges for customers.
When you join ARDEX, you'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to lead meaningful product development projects from concept to commercialization
- Collaboration with global R&D, Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, and Quality teams
- A highly visible role with significant impact on business growth and innovation
- Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement
What You'll Do
Lead New Product Development
- Formulate and develop innovative construction products, including:
- Waterborne adhesives
- Solvent-based contact adhesives
- Cementitious products
- Primers
- Moisture control systems
- Waterproofing membranes
- Sealants
- Epoxy and polyurethane technologies
- Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization
- Drive product improvement and cost optimization initiatives
- Support manufacturing scale-up activities and field evaluations
Apply Technical Expertise
- Design and oversee laboratory and field testing programs
- Analyze and interpret test results and make recommendations based on technical findings
- Develop, validate, and document laboratory methods and testing procedures
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and product specifications
- Identify new formulation opportunities, technologies, and raw materials
Provide Technical Leadership
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians and junior chemists
- Lead project reviews and support technical decision-making across the organization
- Share technical expertise with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and business partners
- Collaborate with external laboratories, suppliers, and industry organizations
Support Product Quality and Manufacturing
- Investigate product performance, manufacturing, and quality issues
- Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
- Support Operations, Technical Services, Quality Control, and Marketing teams with technical expertise
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Help ensure successful product launches and ongoing product performance