Product Development Scientist; Chemical Engineering, Material Science
MS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $130k (15 that show pay).
Develop new adhesive and functional coating products, formulating and testing coating systems and protecting IP.
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Why it is interesting. Formulate sol-gel, UV-curable and nanoparticle-enabled coatings with SEM, AFM and surface analysis support
Might not be for you. Requires 7-10 years of experience and 5 days a week in the office
Core polymer role:Formulating coating systems: rheology, adhesion, sol-gel, UV-curable materials; DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM, AFM characterization at Adhesive Technologies unit
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- MS
- Experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Industry
- Coatings
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Product Development Scientist; Chemical Engineering, Material Science
Lexington, MA.
Competitive Salary [about $110K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class Corporation
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
SUMMARY
- Execute new product development projects
- Develop new approaches, solutions, processes, and products within an agreed timeframe
- Manage projects and resources to meet planned objectives
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental (SHE), and laboratory standards
- Provide technical support services to Manufacturing and Quality as required
- Execute processes and develops solutions to support cross-functional teams
in successfully completing new technology product initiatives that align with the organization's strategic objectives
- Ensure all new products meet international chemical health and safety requirements/regulations
- Ensure that the company's new IP is protected through collaboration with internal/external partners
- Provide guidance and recommendations on patents, trademarks and proprietary agreements
- Conduct and evaluate product stability and performance testing
REQUIRED
- Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Surface Sciences or related field
- 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong knowledge of advanced coating technologies, including functional and protective coatings, sol-gel systems, UV-curable materials, and hybrid organic-inorganic coatings
- Understanding of polymer and surface science, including polymer chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, surface energy, and interfacial interactions
- Experience formulating and optimizing coating systems, including rheology, adhesion performance, and substrate preparation
- Knowledge of nanomaterials and nanoparticle-enabled coating technologies and their impact on material performance
- Proficiency in surface analysis and performance testing, including contact angle measurement, environmental exposure, and durability testing
- Experience applying statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) to support product development and process optimization.
- Experience with materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, AFM, optical microscopy, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
- Ability to work 5 days in office
Bill Marek - CEO
407.541.7816
[email protected]
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