Job Description
Job Title Principal Epoxy Chemist
Location: Rocky Hill, Connecticut ( Relocation Available )
Base Salary $140,000 $160,000
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Engineering Chemical
Client Details:
At our company, youll be supporting our trusted brands like Persil , all , Loctite , Snuggle , and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Work Details:
Design, develop, execute a new adhesive formulations and products (1K & 2K epoxy systems)
Lead development of UV/light-stable epoxy formulations for outdoor applications
Apply UV degradation and stabilization mechanisms to improve product performance
Generate new intellectual property (patents) aligned with business and innovation strategy
Qualifications:
Preferred Masters or PhD
10+ years of successful product development experience may be considered
Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to commercialization
5 years of experience in UV/light-stable epoxy (1K & 2K) systems for outdoor applications (Required)
Strong technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing multiple complex projects
Management experience (preferred but not required)
Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience generating intellectual property/patents is a strong advantage
JOB Benefits:
Health Insurance starting on day 1
Work-Life Balance: flexible & hybrid work policies
Financial: 401k matching + annual bonus + student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave