AMBITION

Principal Materials Scientist

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955. We're seeking a Principal Materials Scientist who's ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

About the role:

Serve as the centralized technical authority on fundamental material science, driving the understanding of structure-property relationships to accelerate innovation across all R&D business groups. This role bridges theoretical polymer physics and chemistry with practical formulation, ensuring rapid, data-driven product development from benchtop to commercialization.

What you'll accomplish:
Strategic R&D acceleration, advanced analytical leadership, cross-functional collaboration & scale-up, mentorship & scientific excellence.

What we're looking for:

Education:

PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related highly technical field.

Experience:

15+ years of progressive, advanced R&D experience in the specialty chemicals, coatings, adhesives, or elastomers industry. Cross-chemistry expertise, analytical mastery, leadership.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, retirement savings, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, holistic health & well-being programs, health savings accounts (HSAs) & flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care, vision, paid time off & paid holidays, paid parental leave (maternity & paternity), educational assistance program.