R&D Chemist — Coatings & Product Innovation

SOPREMA; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOPREMA, a global leader in roofing, waterproofing, insulation and building envelope solutions, seeks a Research Chemist to lead product development projects and support lab studies. You will design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings through progress reports within a cross-functional team.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Sales and Production to advance new materials, optimize processes, and ensure HS&E compliance while meeting project milestones in a

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication abilities.
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Experience in formulating in a chemical R&D laboratory or related product development.
• Willingness to travel up to 7 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Plan project-related activities by deadlines and required tasks.
• Design and carry out lab experiments to study initial feasibility through optimization and shelf life studies.
• Write thorough progress reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Technical, Marketing and Production to commercialize R&D projects.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Laboratory work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, plastics, rubber, textile or related field, preferably chemistry.

Job description

SOPREMA, a global leader in roofing, waterproofing, insulation and building envelope solutions, seeks a Research Chemist to lead product development projects and support lab studies. You will design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings through progress reports within a cross-functional team.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Sales and Production to advance new materials, optimize processes, and ensure HS&E compliance while meeting project milestones in a