R&D Chemist Coatings & Adhesives

Are you a hands-on chemist who loves solving complex formulation puzzles? Do you thrive in a lab environment where your ideas directly shape real-world products? If so, were looking for you!

Were a dynamic, growth-oriented company specializing in paints, coatings, and adhesivesand were building something special. Were looking for a chemically curious, results-driven R&D Chemist with 35 years of industrial experience to join our team and help develop the next generation of high-performance coatings and adhesive products.

Whether youre currently working in coatings, adhesives, resins, or similar materials, this is a chance to bring your ideas to life and contribute to meaningful product innovation.

• Formulate and Innovate: Develop and refine waterborne and solvent-based formulations tailored to industrial needs.

• Test and Optimize: Perform physical and performance testing (e.g., viscosity, adhesion, gloss, flexibility, corrosion resistance), interpreting data and making smart adjustments.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, quality, and sales to ensure smooth product transitions from lab to plantand from idea to market.

• Solve Problems: Investigate product issues or customer complaints and provide practical, effective solutions.

• Keep Records: Maintain organized lab notebooks, formulation logs, and test data with precision and clarity.

• 25 years of industrial lab experience (preferably in paints, coatings, or adhesives )

• A degree in Chemistry or a related science field (preferred) OR equivalent industry experience

• Familiarity with key lab instruments (viscometers, gloss meters, adhesion testers, etc.)

• Strong documentation, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

• Team player mentality with the ability to communicate clearly across departments

• Stability with growth Were investing in long-term innovation and want people who will grow with us.

• Hands-on impact This is not a job where youll be lost in a massive R&D department. Your work will be seen and valued.

• Collaborative environment Youll work with passionate teammates across departments.

• Career path Youll gain the chance to move into more senior roles as we expand.

• MondayFriday, day shift (standard hours)

• Lab-based with occasional pilot or production floor time

• PPE provided and required per safety standards

If youre ready to take your formulation skills to the next level in an environment that values both innovation and practicality, wed love to connect.

Apply now and help us shape the future of coatings and adhesives.

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