Senior Research Scientist

Chemence Medical, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemence Medical, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance adhesive and sealant products through technical research, development, and process optimization. You will lead experiments, mentor staff, and coordinate with other departments to align with business goals.

The role requires deep expertise in UV-curable chemistries, epoxy systems, and statistics-driven development, with international travel as needed and a commitment to cGMP/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in chemistry, engineering, materials science, or related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Experience in adhesives or coatings technology and tech transfer to large or pilot-scale processes.
• Specialized in UV-curable acrylate and epoxy adhesive chemistry; epoxy chemistry strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience developing adhesives for target applications and markets.
• Hands-on adhesive formulation development with strong structure–property relationships and rheology knowledge.
• Strong patent/invention track record; good synthetic/wet chemistry skills.
• Statistical analysis and testing; ISO/cGMP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical research on new adhesive and sealant products and processes.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians; lead DoE studies to generate performance data.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize bonding/dispensing processes and support launches.
• Write technical reports and invention disclosures; maintain lab compliance (cGMP/GLP).
• Interface with other departments; present ideas to upper management for investment decisions.

Skills

UV-curable adhesives

Epoxy/urethane chemistry

Adhesive formulation

DoE (design of experiments)

Statistical analysis

Minitab

cGMP/ISO awareness

Product/process development

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Advanced degree in chemistry, engineering, materials science, or related discipline (PhD preferred)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

As a Senior Research Scientist your main objective is to contribute to the company’s products, profitability, and markets by participating in technical research into new adhesive & sealant products and processes, consistent with business goals and priorities. This activity requires interfacing with other departments, reading technical literature, planning, and conducting experiments and occasionally leading the activities of lower-level employees.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Research / Operational Expectations:

• Maintain knowledge of technical developments, which could contribute to or be a competitive threat to project objectives.
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Manual, Safety Policy and other procedures.
• Develop and validate new test methods as necessary.
• Identify and innovate new technologies that could be applied in electronics and industrial applications.
• Present and communicate new ideas effectively to upper management to make the case for investment.
• Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and test methods for new products identified by end users.
• Provide specifications and appropriate testing for new incoming raw materials and finished products as required.
• Review product specifications and performance requirements to determine adequate design of products to meet these requirements.
• Conduct Research and development efforts to enhance current products or qualify alternative vendors or materials.
• Assist in the resolution of concerns assigned by Quality for goods and processes.
• Maintain laboratory to cGMP and GLP requirements as necessary.
• Write technical reports, apply invention disclosures, and prepare specifications for processes.
• Plan and conduct research and development programs arising from approved Technical Inquires.
• Maintain an awareness of technical developments, intellectual property, and compliance regulations relating to areas of interest to the company. Pursue patent applications or maintain proprietary information as appropriate.
• Mentor junior level scientists and technicians.
• Run self-directed structured DoE’s to generate performance data and resolve customer complaints, using statistical tools (e.g., 6-sigma, Minitab) to drive data-driven decisions and customer-ready technical reports.
• Answer customer technical questions, support product launch data packages, and define bonding/dispensing process windows (needle, jet, etc.).
• Collaborate with customers to optimize their application/dispensing processes and learn to operate relevant customer-end equipment; ~10% international travel as needed.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience Required:

• Advanced degree in chemistry, engineering, materials science, or related discipline (PhD preferred)
• Experience in adhesives or coatings technology, tech transfer of processes to large or pilot-scale processes.
• - specialized in UV-curable acrylate and epoxy adhesive chemistry (epoxy chemistry strongly preferred), including urethane and dual-cure/hybrid curing systems.
• 7+ years of experience developing adhesives for target applications and markets.
• Hands-on adhesive formulation development experience, with strong understanding of structure-property relationships and rheological properties/characterization.
• Strong patent/invention track record
• Good synthetic/wet chemistry skills.
• Statistical analysis and testing.
• Analytical skills and Test method development.
• Experience in stage-gate process, computer literacy with knowledge of cGMP, and ISO requirements preferred.

Language Skills:

Physical Demands:

• Position requires walking, standing for prolonged periods, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Non-temperature-controlled warehouse, non-temperature-controlled production floor, temperature-controlled office.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

CHEMENCE® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.