Research & Development Sr Chemist​/Chemist

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Location:

Waukesha, WI, US, 53186

Position type:
Full-time / Salary

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

We’re seeking a Research & Development Sr Chemist/Chemist 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.

The Chemist or Senior Chemist will provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for developing, optimizing, and manufacturing high‑performance liquid‑applied coatings. This position plays a critical role in supporting production, qualifying raw materials, resolving customer issues, and ensuring products continue to meet quality and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams to drive continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

• Provide daily technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend corrective actions to improve product quality, consistency, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for existing formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate, test, and qualify alternative raw materials to maintain product performance and ensure supply chain continuity.
• Assess the impact of raw material changes on formulation stability, processing, and finished product performance.
• Investigate customer complaints through laboratory testing and root‑cause analysis.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan, coordinate, and support laboratory, pilot, and production‑scale manufacturing trials.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure successful scale‑up of new and existing products.
• Work closely with Regulatory and Codes teams to ensure products remain compliant with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support product certifications, testing programs, and agency approvals as needed.
• Act as the technical liaison between R&D, Operations, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Procurement.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Field of Study Preferred: Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Required

Work Experience:

Chemist: 3–5 years of experience in coatings, adhesives, sealants, polymers, or…