Senior Research Scientist

Chemence Medical Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemence Medical Inc. seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Alpharetta, GA to drive R&D in adhesives and sealants. You will lead experimental programs, validate new test methods, and mentor junior staff while ensuring CGMP and ISO compliance.

Responsibilities include collaborating across departments, presenting findings to management, and supporting product launches with data-driven recommendations. A PhD is preferred with 7+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD preferred).
• 7+ years in adhesives or coatings development.
• Experience with UV-curable, epoxy, urethane chemistries and related curing systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of technical developments relevant to projects and company goals.
• Develop and validate new test methods; prepare specifications for materials and processes.
• Lead DoEs and use statistical tools to drive data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize bonding/dispensing processes and support product launches.
• Mentor junior scientists and technicians; ensure compliance with cGMP/GLP.

Skills

Adhesive formulation

Structure–property relationships

Rheology analysis

Statistical analysis

Test method development

cGMP/ISO knowledge

Patents/Inventions

Education

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

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

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Senior Research Scientist

Full Time Alpharetta, GA, US

Summary:

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.