R&D Chemist - Deerfield Beach, FL

MAPEI S.p.A.; Deerfield Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

401K with matching program

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted home/auto insurance

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation is seeking a Chemist to join its Research & Development team in Deerfield Beach, FL. You will focus on inorganic formulations, design experiments, analyze data, ensure quality, and support production operations while maintaining safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities include developing new products, conducting complex experiments, recording data, and applying established quality procedures. The role emphasizes independence and teamwork within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Experience performing multi-step experiments in a lab.
• Detail-oriented with strong data recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products through scientific methods and best practices.
• Conduct complex, multi-step experiments with minimal supervision and report results.
• Plan, record, compile, and present data in required formats with accurate notebooks.
• Apply test methods following quality procedures; assist in QA and tech support.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all safety policies and EHS regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors to support broader R&D objectives and perform assigned duties.

Skills

Laboratory work

Multi-step experiments

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products for flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Chemist on our Research & Development team, you’ll focus on inorganic formulations, developing and refining products through scientific methods and best practices. You’ll design experiments, analyze data, ensure quality standards, and support production operations while maintaining strict safety and compliance protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products and improvements to existing ones by applying scientific methods and best practices.
• Conduct complex, multi-step experiments with minimal supervision. Utilize laboratory procedures to execute and report on assigned tasks, identifying potential problems in the process.
• Plan, record, compile, and present data in the required formats, maintaining accurate records in scientific notebooks.
• Apply assigned test methods following established quality procedures. Assist in quality control and support customer technical service and production operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety rules, company policies, and regulations, attend safety and staff meetings and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Work closely with supervisors to support the broader R&D objectives and perform additional duties as assigned
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What's in it for you

• In this role, you will earn a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.
• Experience in laboratory work, including the ability to execute multi-step experiments.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to detect and troubleshoot potential problems.
• Proficiency in recording, managing, and presenting scientific data.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
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About Us

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 4742
• Job Category R&D
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 01:41 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1144 E Newport Center Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442, US