Analytical Chemist: Adhesives & Materials Innovation

Shurtape Industrial; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shurtape Technologies seeks an Analytical Chemist to conduct analytical testing and material characterization for PSA tape products. You will use a broad range of techniques to evaluate raw materials, support failure analysis, and contribute to new adhesive technologies.

The role involves data interpretation, technical reporting, and collaboration with chemists and engineers on development projects to advance product performance and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field with 3–5 years of industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and rheological characterization.
• Excellent communication and data integrity.

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-Vis; 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 communicate findings to project teams and management.
• Support new product development programs through material analysis and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with formulation chemists and engineers on adhesive development projects.
• Investigate relationships between adhesive chemistry, processing variables, and end-use performance.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GC/MS

HPLC

GPC

FTIR

UV-Vis

XRF

DSC/TGA

Data analysis

MSA

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Spectroscopy

Job description

Shurtape Technologies seeks an Analytical Chemist to conduct analytical testing and material characterization for PSA tape products. You will use a broad range of techniques to evaluate raw materials, support failure analysis, and contribute to new adhesive technologies.

The role involves data interpretation, technical reporting, and collaboration with chemists and engineers on development projects to advance product performance and commercialization.