Research And Development Chemist

3 weeks ago

Shelton, United States Mica Corporation Full time

As a leading developer and supplier of water-based primers and coatings, Mica Corporation (“Mica”) is growing our team to help solve the flexible converting industry’s toughest adhesion challenges. Our products are the industry standard, and our world-class team members are curious, creative thinkers and problem solvers. We promote a culture that values customer-centricity, innovation, sustainability, diversity, continuous improvement, and work-life balance. We have been in business for more than 50 years and are helping to enable a sustainable future for flexible packaging in more than 60 countries.


We are seeking an experienced R&D Chemist with a proven track record of developing innovative water-based coatings, adhesives, and emulsions that meet market demands.


POSITION SUMMARY:

The R&D is responsible for leading and promoting research & development strategies and developing innovative and sustainable coatings, adhesives, and emulsions that meet market demand. Candidate will conduct product/process development in support of new and existing proprietary water-based coating systems in a laboratory and manufacturing plant environment. Candidate will also support scale-up and technical assistance to manufacturing.


REPORTS TO:

Laboratory Director


Actively looking to fill 1 position, located:

  1. Shelton, CT USA (on-site)


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead development of new coatings, adhesives, and emulsions in alignment with business objectives. Direct lab bench work required for product development and physical property testing duties. Must be capable of safely working on the bench and have experience with various polymer chemistries and polymer emulsion technologies. Development work to be guided by the Laboratory Director through use of Design of Experiments.
  • Develop and test existing products for new applications
  • Work with Sales/Technical Service teams to evaluate new market opportunities
  • Screen and select raw materials, designing formulations for new and improved products
  • Design and improve process conditions by writing SOP for scale-up on new and improved polymer emulsion products and train operator on operation process.  Comply with Quality management system policies and requirements.
  • Share responsibilities for daily lab activities such as lab samples, data management, quality assurance/control, customer service requests, report preparation, and participation in laboratory safety committees.
  • Keep data organized and provide test reports and additional communication as required
  • Participate in different projects with potential customers through teleconferences, in-person discussions, and at trials as needed.
  • Maintain lab equipment and search for new beneficial equipment as needed.
  • Perform patent search to ensure no infringement of potential new development products


Qualifications: 

  • Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science required
  • 5-10 years direct industrial experience developing adhesives, coatings, and emulsions 
  • Demonstrate success in driving breakthrough technology strategies
  • Lead new product development initiatives from concept to commercialization
  • Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with regulatory and FDA compliance is a plus


Context and Environment

  • This role is 100% on-site. Candidate must be able to work five days a week at Mica’s headquarters in Shelton, CT, USA.
  • Position requires hands-on lab development of coatings, adhesives, and emulsions as well as manufacturing scale-up trials.
  • Expected to follow safety protocols established at Mica
  • Some travel will be expected for job training and customer trials

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