Analytical Chemist: Adhesive Innovation Lab

Shurtape Technologies; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Growth mindset culture

Collaborative team environment

Continuous improvement focus

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Hickory, NC to conduct analytical testing and material characterization for PSA tape products. You will apply a broad range of techniques to evaluate materials, support R&D, manufacturing, QA, and customer initiatives.

The role advances innovation by providing scientific insight and technical solutions for product development and commercialization, collaborating with chemists and engineers on adhesive projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field with 3–5 years of industrial experience; or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and rheological characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory documentation and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses of adhesives, coatings, backings, release systems, and raw materials used in pressure sensitive tape products.
• Prepare laboratory samples using appropriate extraction, purification, and sample preparation techniques.
• Conduct material characterization using analytical instrumentation including: GC/MS, HPLC, GPC; FTIR; UV-Visible; XRF; DSC and TGA; rheological analysis; Pyrolysis and SPME techniques.
• Analyze complex data sets and generate scientifically sound interpretations and conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate findings to project teams and management.
• Support new product development programs through material analysis, competitive benchmarking, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with formulation chemists and engineers on adhesive development projects.
• Investigate relationships between adhesive chemistry, processing variables, and end‑use performance.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and testing equipment.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Data Analysis

Documentation & Reporting

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Excel

GC/MS

HPLC

FTIR

DSC/TGA

XRF

GPC

UV-Vis

Job description

Shurtape Technologies is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Hickory, NC to conduct analytical testing and material characterization for PSA tape products. You will apply a broad range of techniques to evaluate materials, support R&D, manufacturing, QA, and customer initiatives.

The role advances innovation by providing scientific insight and technical solutions for product development and commercialization, collaborating with chemists and engineers on adhesive projects.