Senior Chemist: Adhesives & Construction Solutions

ARDEX Americas; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

ARDEX Americas is seeking a Senior Chemist to join our R&D team at the Center Township facility in Pennsylvania. You will lead formulation and development of waterborne and solvent-based adhesive technologies, driving projects from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in formulation with strong analytical and mentoring skills, and a passion for innovation in construction products. Expect collaboration across labs, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Masters/Bachelors with relevant industrial experience and 5+ years in formulation.
• Minimum five years of formulation and product development experience.
• Strong experience with adhesive technologies and construction products.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop innovative construction products and adhesives.
• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Drive product improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support manufacturing scale-up activities and field evaluations.
• Design and oversee laboratory and field testing programs.

Skills

Adhesive technologies

Product development

Formulation

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Laboratory testing

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry (5+ yrs industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ARDEX Americas is seeking a Senior Chemist to join our R&D team at the Center Township facility in Pennsylvania. You will lead formulation and development of waterborne and solvent-based adhesive technologies, driving projects from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in formulation with strong analytical and mentoring skills, and a passion for innovation in construction products. Expect collaboration across labs, suppliers, and customers.