Senior R&D Chemist — Materials & Formulations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401k plan with company matching

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Job summary

Element Solutions' MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions in Waterbury, CT is seeking an innovative R&D Chemist III to advance next-generation materials and formulations. You will design experiments, evaluate performance, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decisions, and turning scientific concepts into practical solutions for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
• Experience in formulation chemistry and materials science.
• Strong knowledge of surface/interfacial chemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct lab experiments to develop new formulations and processes.
• Analyze data, document results, and assess product feasibility.
• Support scale-up and technology transfer to production.
• Prepare technical reports and safety documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

FTIR

GC/MS

HPLC

Rheology

Thermal analysis

Job description

Element Solutions' MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions in Waterbury, CT is seeking an innovative R&D Chemist III to advance next-generation materials and formulations. You will design experiments, evaluate performance, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decisions, and turning scientific concepts into practical solutions for customers worldwide.