About this Position
At our company, you ll be part of an organization that s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil , all , Loctite , Snuggle , and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at our company.
What you ll do
Develop and optimize innovative adhesives aligned with market needs and business growth priorities
Design and execute laboratory experiments, including synthesis, formulation, and performance testing, to meet critical application requirements
Evaluate processing behavior and bonding performance through application-relevant testing and customer simulations
Lead and manage laboratory workstreams, ensuring high-quality data, clear documentation, and effective communication of results
Collaborate closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to scale up new products and support existing ones
Partner with application engineering and commercial teams to plan and execute customer trials and validations
Provide technical support to external customers
Proactively drive projects forward by identifying risks, defining next steps, and ensuring efficient progression through development stages
Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Stay current with industry trends, competitor technologies, and the IP landscape; contribute to patent generation and protection
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lab digitalization and automation
What makes you a good fit
Ph.D. (preferred) or master s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
3-5 years of lab experience ideally in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systems
Strong knowledge of polymer science, structure property relationships, and adhesive formulation
Experience with organic synthesis and formulation of polyurethanes, silanes, and acrylics is an advantage
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Self-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Some benefits of joining our company
Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and the company's matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary range for this role is $95,000.00 and $115,000.00. This range represents the good faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Our company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered company property and therefore, the company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At our company, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.