What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist, Adhesives Formulation & Materials Evaluation position at ENGINEERED BONDING SOLUTIONS, LLC?
Position Overview
Engineered Bonding Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Chemist to lead product development, formulation, and materials testing. This salaried role involves creating and modifying adhesives, performing rigorous testing (including Instron or comparable equipment such as the Frank Bacon SSTM-20kN), and preparing technical reports. The Chemist will collaborate closely with sales, customers, and manufacturing to support commercialization, quality, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify adhesive formulations for targeted applications and markets.
- Conduct product testing and evaluation, including specimen preparation per ASTM standards.
- Operate and interpret data from mechanical testing equipment (Instron, Frank Bacon SSTM-20kN).
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports and visual presentations.
- Partner with sales and customers to provide input, technical service, and field support.
- Implement cost savings through formula optimization, raw material selection, and process improvements.
- Manage product scale-up from lab to full production.
- Oversee technical aspects of manufacturing and provide production support as needed.
- Perform quality control testing on products and incoming raw materials.
- Maintain ISO-compliant documentation and support internal/external audits.
- Ensure lab notebooks meet legal and intellectual property requirements.
- Promote safe laboratory practices and maintain organized, clean work areas.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in adhesives development, technical service, or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of polymers (unsaturated polyesters, urethanes, epoxies) and reactive monomers.
- Experience with raw material analysis and mechanical testing of composites.
- Proficiency with ASTM testing methods for adhesives and composites (ASTM D1002, D5868, D638, etc.).
- Skilled in writing technical reports and documenting product testing.
- Familiarity with Quality Assurance, ISO procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform light labor in varied indoor/outdoor conditions (including heat and humidity).
- Comfortable working around fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and noise with proper PPE.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Strong vision requirements including color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.