Formulation Scientist II — Coatings & Polymers

Tremco Construction Products Group; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., seeks a chemistry-focused professional to advance new coating development projects. The role emphasizes reactive chemistries, formulation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product success in coatings, sealants, and related markets.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and communicating project updates to leadership while supporting supply chain and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or related.
• 2+ years' experience including internships.
• Reactive chemistries (1 and 2K polyurethanes, hybrids, and silicones).
• Formulation and new product development experience.
• Knowledge of adhesive and sealants market.
• Technical services and applications testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects delivering business results through data-driven decision making.
• Design & execute experiments to evaluate and optimize performance attributes of assigned technologies.
• Work within cross-functional teams to enable new product development success.
• Execute activities through a defined product development process.
• Maintain documentation and present work to facilitate project discussions.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Formulation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or related

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., seeks a chemistry-focused professional to advance new coating development projects. The role emphasizes reactive chemistries, formulation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product success in coatings, sealants, and related markets.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and communicating project updates to leadership while supporting supply chain and operational decisions.