Senior Chemist, Adhesives and Construction Products, Center Township, PA

Senior Chemist, Adhesives and Construction Products, Center Township, PA

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  Center Township, PA, PA
  Pittsburgh, Aliquippa, Beaver County, Hopewell, Robinson, Ambridge, Allegheny County, Moon

SENIOR CHEMIST - ADHESIVES & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

Center Township, PA

Full-Time | On-Site
Occasional Travel Required

Innovate. Develop. Bring New Products to Life.

ARDEX Americas ( ), part of the global ARDEXGroup, has been setting the standard in high-performance building solutions for more than 75 years. Through industry-leading flooringsystems, tile and stone installation products, adhesives, moisturecontrol solutions, and construction technologies, we help customers build with confidence.

You’ll find ARDEX products in the construction of PPG Paints Area, Pittsburgh International Airport, the Googleoffices in Bakery Square, and the UPMC Medical Tower, Oakland.

We are seeking an experienced SENIOR CHEMIST
,with experience of Adhesives and Construction Products
, to join our Research & Development team atour flagship corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility located at 400 ARDEX Park Drive, Center Township, PA, 15001
.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Senior Chemist who enjoysdeveloping innovative products, solving complex formulationchallenges, and leading projects from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in
adhesive technologies and a passion for creatingproducts that deliver real value to customers and the construction industry.

Why Join ARDEX as a SENIOR CHEMIST?

At ARDEX, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. OurR&D team plays a critical role in developing the next generation of products that support growth, strengthen our market position, andsolve real-world challenges for customers.

When you join ARDEX, you'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to lead meaningful product development projects from concept to commercialization
• Collaboration with global R&D, Operations, Marketing,Technical Services, and Quality teams
• A highly visible role with significant impact on business growthand innovation
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement

What You'll Do

Lead New Product Development

• Formulate and develop innovative construction products, including:
• Solvent-based contact adhesives
• Waterproofing membranes
• Sealants
• Epoxy and polyurethane technologies
• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Drive product improvement and cost optimization initiatives
• Support manufacturing scale-up activities and field evaluations

Apply Technical Expertise

• Design and oversee laboratory and field testing programs
• Analyze and interpret test results and make recommendations basedon technical findings
• Develop, validate, and document laboratory methods and testing procedures
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and product specifications
• Identify new formulation opportunities, technologies, and raw materials

Provide Technical Leadership

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians and junior chemists
• Lead project reviews and support technical decision-making acrossthe organization
• Share technical expertise with internal teams, customers,suppliers, and business partners
• Collaborate with external laboratories, suppliers, and industry organizations

Support Product Quality and Manufacturing

• Investigate product performance, manufacturing, and quality issues
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Support Operations, Technical Services, Quality Control, and Marketing teams with technical expertise
• Help ensure successful product launches and ongoing product performance

We're looking for a creative, results-oriented chemist who combines strong technical knowledge with business awareness and apassion for innovation.

• Minimum five (5) years of formulation and product development experience
• Strong experience with adhesive technologies, including:
• Solvent-based contact adhesives
• Construction adhesive systems
• Additional experience with cementitious products, moisturecontrol systems, sealants, epoxies, polyurethanes, or relatedconstruction technologies is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience mentoring technicians, junior…