R&D Chemist: Innovate Materials & Formulations

Element Solutions; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc. in Waterbury, CT, seeks an innovative R&D Chemist to join MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. You will develop new formulations and technologies for global customers, applying deep chemistry expertise and rigorous experimental design.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams, plus scale‑up and technology transfer to production sites, with a focus on reliability and impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Advanced expertise in surface/interfacial science, inorganic materials, functional coatings, and structure-property relationships.
• Experience with wet chemical formulation in either an academic or an industrial setting, ideally with multi-component inorganic or polymer systems.
• Familiarity with typical printed circuit board (PCB) chemical processes (e.g., metallization, electroplating, etching, final finish) and material characterization techniques.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) platforms (e.g., Minitab).

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments to develop new chemical formulations, materials, or processes
• Analyzing, interpreting, and documenting experimental results
• Evaluating performance, stability, and feasibility of new products
• Preparing technical reports, product specifications, and safety documentation
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert during customer trials, audits, or supplier engagements
• Supporting scale‑up activities and technology transfer to production sites
• Maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Skills

Organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry

Formulation chemistry

Analytical instrumentation

Experiment design & analysis

Regulatory knowledge REACH/GHS

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

Minitab / DOE

Job description

Element Solutions Inc. in Waterbury, CT, seeks an innovative R&D Chemist to join MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. You will develop new formulations and technologies for global customers, applying deep chemistry expertise and rigorous experimental design.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams, plus scale‑up and technology transfer to production sites, with a focus on reliability and impactful solutions.