Chemist / Chemical Engineer - Adhesives Job

Arkema; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to drive innovation in lamination adhesives for flexible packaging. This role involves product development, optimization, and ensuring safety in lab operations. Candidates should possess a strong background in polymer chemistry, particularly with polyurethane and polyester, and demonstrate effective communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance product performance and safety standards in various applications, including food and medical packaging. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering; or bachelor’s with 3-5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of polyurethane, polyester, and acrylic polymers for lamination adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Work on innovation, product development, and optimization of lamination adhesives.
• Analyze data, solve problems, and document technical projects.

Skills

Polymer Chemistry

Adhesives Knowledge

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Statistical Methods

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Design of Experiment Techniques

Research Equipment

Job description

Chemist / Chemical Engineer

Bostik

Advanced Packaging & Converting – Flexible Laminating

Dublin - Ohio

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist, provides lamination adhesives for flexible packaging used in food, medical, and industrial applications. Their adhesives enhance the performance of multilayered packaging films by providing strong bonding, added functionality, and improved conversation efficiency.

We are seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to work on innovation, product development, and optimization of our lamination adhesives product range in North America.

Organization

- Reports to Sr Research Scientist AP&C Flexible Laminating

Safety

- Takes responsibility for personal safety in lab operations and commits to safe work practices.
- Participates in departmental safety initiatives, such as observations and SOP development.
- Operates in compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal.
- Initiates improvements in safety practices.

Know-How

- Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering; or bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in polymer chemistry, preferably in adhesives.
- Knowledge of polyurethane, polyester, and acrylic polymers, especially for lamination adhesives in food packaging.
- Understanding of adhesion theory and reaction kinetics, particularly related to polyurethane and polyester chemistry.
- Ability to analyze data and explain conclusions to stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiment techniques.
- Ownership of equipment and processes; capable of setting up research equipment and executing experiments.
- Learns product properties and technology in the area of responsibility.
- Good understanding of statistical methods and analysis.

Problem Solving

- Applies scientific principles to development projects.
- Uses internal and external networks to solve problems.
- Solves problems under guidance, meeting timing requirements.
- Organizes and analyzes data, reviews previous approaches, and connects with the global R&D team for support.

Accountability

- Builds trust and respect within the team.
- Completes technical projects with supervision, documenting in lab notebooks and reports.
- Develops expertise in relevant technologies.
- Presents project progress.
- Protects intellectual property with proper records.
- Participates in professional organizations.
- Advocates for project resources.

Leadership and Influence

- Participates actively in project teams.
- Respects diverse viewpoints.
- Represents Bostik professionally externally.
- Expands networks through activities outside immediate projects.
- Publishes and presents research findings.