Product Development Chemist (R&D)

BrainWorks has partnered with a growing specialty chemical and aerosol manufacturing organization in the Greater Atlanta market who is seeking a full-time hands-on Product Development Chemist to support continued expansion across adhesive technologies and custom formulations. This organization has experienced significant year-over-year growth, expanded its commercial team, and continues to invest heavily in product innovation and market development. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chemist who enjoys working at the bench within a manufacturing environment where speed, creativity, and practical problem-solving are highly valued.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Develop new solvent-based adhesive formulations from concept through commercialization
• Optimize existing products for performance, cost, and regulatory compliance
• Support aerosol, canister, and bulk product development initiatives
• Partner closely with operations to scale formulations from bench to production including pilot trials.
• Evaluate raw materials, conduct testing/stability analysis, and troubleshoot formulation challenges
• Serve as a technical contributor helping drive future product innovation and business growth
• Support quality and customer complaint investigations when necessary
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• BS Chemistry or related field
• Preferred candidate will have 5 years’ experience formulating solvent-based adhesives within a regulated environment (EPA, DOT, OSHA and similar)
• Candidate must have recent product development laboratory work experience within adhesives, coatings, aerosols, sealants, or specialty chemicals industries (solvent based)
• Hands-on laboratory and production support experience required to include success with product formulations, customer requests to bring new applications to market and the ability to collaborate with external laboratory partners
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and write technical reports both internal and customer facing
• Strong problem-solving and formulation development capability
• Comfortable working onsite daily within a manufacturing setting
  
  

Additional Notes:

• Highly visible role supporting both existing business and future innovation initiatives
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the product development team
• Relocation assistance considered for non-local candidates / NO Sponsorship
  
  

BrainWorks, a Top 50 Hunt Scanlon executive search firm, has been delivering superior talent for over three decades to drive business performance. Our consultants are true experts in their fields, specializing in Consumer Products, Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Private Equity and Corporate Development, Sales and Marketing.

We pride ourselves on delivering quality, speed, and results through our proven recruitment process. When you partner with BrainWorks, you gain trusted consultants who combine industry expertise with a commitment to understanding your business needs. Visit us at brainworksinc.com.

Industry 1: Chemicals

Industry 2: Research

Industry 3:

Job ID: 59153640611

Category: Supply Chain & Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA