Development Chemist

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of adhesives Their R&D organization needs a Development Chemist who will be responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of differentiated adhesive products, raw material qualifications, and overall daily project management with appropriate laboratory personnel and other cross-functional departments. Responsibilities: * Develop new methacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesive compositions for specific markets. * Innovate with polymers, catalysts, modifiers, and monomers to fulfill unmet customer/application needs. Follow established ISO procedures and documentation utilizing Stage-Gate process. * Scale up formulations from lab scale to mid- and full-size commercial batches. * Design product specifications to maximize ease of manufacturing and customer application. * Provide support for current products to maintain company reputation for quality and performance. * Manage multiple projects independently and utilize analytical laboratory equipment as a team * Work hands-on in the laboratory, manage the daily activities of a lab technician(s). * Assist in training /direction of new personnel. * Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Created: 2021-11-29