Adhesives & Polymers R&D Chemist

ITW; Danvers (MN); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ITW’s Research and Development team seeks a Product Chemist to drive a robust portfolio of chemistries, materials, and products. You’ll work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting, collaborating across sites to transfer technology and maintain quality.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry degree with polymers focus and 0–5 years in chemical product development, plus hands-on lab and analytical skills. The role supports safety and ISO-aligned processes at the Danvers site.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry with emphasis on polymers and materials.
• 0-5 years of hands-on industrial R&D experience in chemical product development.
• Adhesives and coatings formulation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and investigative skills.

Aufgaben

• Support chemical and material formulation changes for acrylic, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesives.
• Transfer technology and products across sites and geographies while complying with ISO requirements.
• Provide short- and long-term support for current products by qualifying raw materials and validating performance.
• Manage multiple projects independently and with a team, using analytical lab equipment.
• Work hands-on in the lab and guide activities of a research lab technician.
• Support improvements of laboratory capabilities at Danvers.
• Promote and adhere to safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry

Tools

DSC

TGA

Rheometer

Instron

Jobbeschreibung

ITW’s Research and Development team seeks a Product Chemist to drive a robust portfolio of chemistries, materials, and products. You’ll work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting, collaborating across sites to transfer technology and maintain quality.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry degree with polymers focus and 0–5 years in chemical product development, plus hands-on lab and analytical skills. The role supports safety and ISO-aligned processes at the Danvers site.