Junior Chemist: Coatings & Adhesives R&D

Lamart Corporation; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamart Corporation in Clifton, NJ, is seeking a Junior Chemist to support development, testing, and commercialization of adhesive and coating products. You will prepare formulations, perform FTIR analysis, reverse engineer products, and assist pilot and production trials.

The role requires a chemistry- or materials-science background with 1–2 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, adhesive, coating, converting, laminating, or materials-testing experience.
• Experience using FTIR spectroscopy for material identification or comparison.
• Familiarity with polymer chemistry, adhesives, coatings, films, laminates, or flexible substrates preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures, manage multiple assignments, and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PPD team, sales team, customers, mixing team, and other departments.
• Prepare laboratory-scale adhesive, coating, primer, and laminate formulations.
• Conduct physical, chemical, analytical, and performance testing of materials.
• Perform FTIR analysis to identify and compare polymers, adhesives, coatings, films, and other components.
• Reverse engineer products to evaluate material composition, construction, and performance.
• Document laboratory procedures, test results, and conclusions clearly.
• Support trials involving coating, laminating, converting, and related processes.
• Review SDS and ensure proper storage, handling, PPE, and disposal requirements.
• Prepare samples for internal evaluation, customer trials, and external testing.
• Follow all quality procedures, safety requirements, and good laboratory practices.
• Conduct mechanical testing to support development and process optimization.

Skills

FTIR spectroscopy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or materials science

Tools

FTIR instrument

Job description

Lamart Corporation in Clifton, NJ, is seeking a Junior Chemist to support development, testing, and commercialization of adhesive and coating products. You will prepare formulations, perform FTIR analysis, reverse engineer products, and assist pilot and production trials.

The role requires a chemistry- or materials-science background with 1–2 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel.