R&D Chemist I - Product Development & Data Analysis

DAP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is a market leading manufacturer of home repair and construction products, seeking a R&D associate to perform experimental plans, analyze results, and assist in developing manufacturing procedures for new products. The role emphasizes bench chemistry with a focus on latex, coatings, and sealants, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, data organization, safety compliance, and collaboration with plant engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field.
• A passion for chemistry, science, problem solving, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A breadth of technical knowledge and a keen interest in learning from others.
• Possess innovation skills evident as risk taking, result seeking, and idea integration.
• Hands-on bench experience with various chemistries (latex, moisture curing, reactive, etc.) in sealants, adhesives, coatings, repair or related field.
• Bench chemistry experience and familiarity with various analytical techniques: wet chemistry, titrations, microscopy, rheology, thermal analysis, tensile testing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental plans for new product development, product modification, or technology development projects as assigned and guided by senior R&D personnel and perform basic analysis of experimental results.
• Basic problem-solving skills within defined tasks and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate analytical and material characterization equipment, generate high quality data, and organize the data for further in-depth analysis.
• Assist senior R&D Personnel to develop manufacturing procedures for new products and work collaboratively at plant trials with plant engineers and quality control managers.
• Learn the principles of DAP Innovation Processes and R&D Management Processes.
• Adhere to Laboratory Quality Management System practices and participate in QMS audits.
• Learn principles of laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Use Product Vision to manage data and projects.
• Assist in providing technical support for marketing and sales, and customer support, including conducting product demonstrations for customers, trade shows, etc.
• Adhere to laboratory safety practices and participate in all safety and housekeeping initiatives.
• With guidance from senior R&D personnel, assemble information for and generate basic written reports and oral presentations to communicate within R&D and with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Creativity

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science

Tools

Wet chemistry

Titrations

Microscopy

Rheology

Thermal analysis

Tensile testing

Lab mixing equipment

Job description

DAP is a market leading manufacturer of home repair and construction products, seeking a R&D associate to perform experimental plans, analyze results, and assist in developing manufacturing procedures for new products. The role emphasizes bench chemistry with a focus on latex, coatings, and sealants, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, data organization, safety compliance, and collaboration with plant engineers and