Research Scientist

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We are seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to lead the development of water-based and solvent-based coatings, specifically for Bostik’s Adcote® product line. This role supports innovation and product maintenance in food and medical flexible packaging applications, with a focus on customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

• Drive new product development and product line maintenance for Adcote® coatings. Applications cover food and medical markets using this technology.
• Apply material science and application expertise in the flexible packaging market; collaborate with regulatory, analytical, supply chain, tech service, sales, and manufacturing teams to support product development and troubleshooting.
• Work productively in the lab to support all R&D projects for the assigned market/technology with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and present findings to internal teams. Utilize electronic lab notebook.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, 5S lab practices, and quality protocols.
• Execute bench-scale formulation of EVA, EAA, EMA, and modified acrylic water-based and solvent-based technologies.
• Design, plan and conduct experiments using design of experiments (DoE); analyze data and draw actionable conclusions. Work with legal team to review freedom to operate.
• Translate lab results into scalable, commercialized products; support plant-scale production.
• Support internal and external customers with technical guidance, including issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Complete necessary testing of new ideas and products, leading to the submission of invention disclosures or patents.
• Operate in compliance with site safety, EHS policies and quality management systems; follow applicable work instructions or standard operating procedures.
• Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/standard operating procedures as applicable.

• Basic Qualifications
• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience in adhesives or coatings development.
• Preferred Skills
• Ability to work with water and solvent-based systems.
• Expertise in high-pressure reverse dispersion for water-based systems.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure–property relationships that support critical formulation strategies and raw material supplementations.
• A good knowledge of regulatory requirements for food and medical packaging is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with statistical analysis, DoE, and stage-gate processes.

• ~10–20% domestic travel.
• Requires independent lab work, problem-solving, and close coordination with global R&D.
• Strong emphasis on ethical, safe, and sustainable lab practices.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research and Science
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing

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