Senior Adhesives Chemist - R&D Leader & Product Innovator

ARDEX Americas; Center (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

ARDEX Americas is seeking a Senior Chemist to join the Research & Development team at 400 ARDEX Park Drive, Center Township, PA. The role focuses on formulating innovative construction products and leading projects from concept to commercialization within adhesive technologies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in formulation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor chemists while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of formulation and product development experience.
• Experience with adhesive technologies including waterborne, solvent-based, and cementitious systems.
• Proven track record in product development and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop innovative construction products.
• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Drive product improvement and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Support manufacturing scale-up activities and field evaluations.
• Design, oversee lab and field testing programs.
• Analyze results and make technical recommendations.
• Maintain documentation and product specs.
• Identify new formulation opportunities and raw materials.
• Mentor laboratory staff and junior chemists.
• Lead project reviews and support technical decisions.

Skills

Adhesive technologies

Product formulation

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Bachelors or Masters in Chemistry

Job description

ARDEX Americas is seeking a Senior Chemist to join the Research & Development team at 400 ARDEX Park Drive, Center Township, PA. The role focuses on formulating innovative construction products and leading projects from concept to commercialization within adhesive technologies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in formulation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor chemists while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches.