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

Job Description

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 ARDEX Group, has been setting the standard in high-performance building solutions for more than 75 years. Through industry-leading flooring systems, tile and stone installation products, adhesives, moisture control 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 Google offices 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 at our 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 enjoys developing innovative products, solving complex formulation challenges, and leading projects from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in adhesive technologies and a passion for creating products that deliver real value to customers and the construction industry.

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

• 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 growth and innovation
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement

• Lead New Product Development
  • Formulate and develop innovative construction products, including:
  • Waterborne adhesives
  • Solvent-based contact adhesives
  • Cementitious products
  • Primers
  • Moisture control systems
  • 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

• Design and oversee laboratory and field testing programs
• Analyze and interpret test results and make recommendations based on 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

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

• 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

• Minimum five (5) years of formulation and product development experience
• Strong experience with adhesive technologies, including:
  • Waterborne adhesives
  • Solvent-based contact adhesives
  • Construction adhesive systems
• Additional experience with cementitious products, moisture control systems, sealants, epoxies, polyurethanes, or related construction technologies is highly desirable
• Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Project management…