Senior Scientist – Adhesive Development, New Products

Senior Scientist – Adhesive Development, New Products

Bridgewater, NJ

Competitive Salary [about $110K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class Corporation

SUMMARY:

• This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit
• Develop and optimize innovative adhesives aligned with market needs and business growth priorities
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, including synthesis, formulation, and performance testing, to meet critical application requirements
• Evaluate processing behavior and bonding performance through application-relevant testing and customer simulations
• Lead and manage laboratory workstreams, ensuring high-quality data, clear documentation, and effective communication of results
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to scale up new products and support existing ones
• Partner with application engineering and commercial teams to plan and execute customer trials and validations. Provide technical support to external customers
• Proactively drive projects forward by identifying risks, defining next steps, and ensuring efficient progression through development stages
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor technologies, and the IP landscape; contribute to patent generation and protection
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lab digitalization and automation

Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, Polymer Systems, Polymer Science, Structure–Property Relationships, Adhesive Formulation

What makes you a good fit:

• Ph.D. (preferred) or master’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of lab experience ideally in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systems
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, structure–property relationships, and adhesive formulation
• Experience with organic synthesis and formulation of polyurethanes, silanes, and acrylics is an advantage
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence/collaborate across functions
• Self-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment