Where is the Technical Manager - Chemist role at Seatex (UniChem) based?

This role is based in Greenville, SC.

How many years of experience does this Technical Manager - Chemist role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Technical Manager - Chemist role work with?

water-based adhesives, water-based coatings, emulsions, dispersions.

What techniques or methods are required for this Technical Manager - Chemist role?

adhesive testing, coating testing, QC testing.

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Technical Manager - Chemist

Seatex (UniChem) · Greenville, SCtoday

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Lead formulation development and QC for water-based adhesives and coatings, from lab through plant scale-up.

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Why it is interesting. Own products from lab formulation through plant scale-up as the site's senior technical resource.

Might not be for you. Requires 10+ years experience and mixes QC release duties with plant-floor work.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist Senior hires only Realistic requirements

Core polymer roleDevelop and improve adhesive and coating formulations; lead QC testing; emulsion and dispersion chemistry; water-based adhesives and coatings

Seniority: Manager
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 10+ yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

water-based adhesives1 role water-based coatings5 roles emulsions16 roles dispersions10 roles

Techniques

adhesive testing3 roles coating testing1 role QC testing1 role

Benefits

401(k) match

Role details

Technical Manager – UniChem | Seatex

Full-Time | On-Site | Greenville, SC

Bring your chemistry expertise to a role where your ideas move from the lab to production. Seatex is seeking a hands-on Technical Manager to lead product development and quality control for UniChem’s water-based adhesives and coatings.

As the site’s senior technical resource, you’ll guide formulations from initial development through commercial launch, lead QC laboratory activities, and partner with production, purchasing, sales, and customers to improve product performance and solve manufacturing challenges.

What You’ll Do

Develop and improve adhesive and coating formulations for performance, quality, and cost.
Lead QC testing, batch adjustments, and finished-product release.
Qualify raw materials, suppliers, and alternate sources.
Troubleshoot production issues and resolve quality concerns.
Lead plant trials, scale-up, and process improvements.
Maintain technical documentation and support ISO 9001 quality requirements.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, quality control, or formulation laboratories.
Knowledge of emulsion and dispersion chemistry and hands-on experience with adhesive or coating testing.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Experience with water-based adhesives and coatings is preferred.

Why Join Seatex?

Take ownership of products from concept through production in a role that combines technical leadership, hands-on chemistry, and cross-functional collaboration. We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

This on-site role combines laboratory and plant-floor work, requires appropriate PPE and the ability to perform physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation, and includes approximately 5% travel. Occasional extended hours may be needed to support production or customer needs.

Ready to turn technical expertise into real-world results? Apply today.