Senior Chemist
hace 7 días
Levittown
We are seeking a hands-on SR Chemist to support formulation development, customer-driven innovation, and commercialization activities for advanced polymer-based adhesive and film technologies used in aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. This role works closely with R&D, Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to develop new formulations, enhance existing products, and support scale-up from lab to production. The position reports directly to the Director of R&D and offers strong visibility and long-term growth potential. Responsibilities • Develop, modify, and optimize polymer-based adhesive formulations for customer and market applications., • Support customer-facing technical projects, including troubleshooting, application development, and formulation improvements., • Serve as a technical advisor to commercial and sales teams regarding product feasibility, performance, and manufacturing considerations., • Execute laboratory experiments, bench work, testing, and validation activities., • Prepare samples, formulations, and test articles for development and technical service work., • Support manufacturing trials, scale-up activities, and process optimization efforts., • Translate laboratory findings into manufacturing-relevant recommendations., • Monitor and document trials, including data packages, technical reports, and validation summaries., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Business Development teams., • Support analytical chemistry activities and coordinate with external testing partners when required., • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior chemists and contribute to a strong lab culture., • Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions as needed. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field required., • 3–7 years of experience in product development, technical service, or process development within a manufacturing or laboratory environment., • Hands-on experience with polymer chemistry, coatings, films, laminates, adhesives, or related material systems preferred., • Experience supporting manufacturing trials, scale-up, or commercialization activities strongly preferred., • Strong troubleshooting, experimental design, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced technical environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with solid documentation discipline., • Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing settings.