Senior Scientist – Adhesive Development, New Products

Senior Scientist – Adhesive Development, New ProductsBridgewater, NJCompetitive Salary [about $110K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class Corporation SUMMARY:This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unitDevelop and optimize innovative adhesives aligned with market needs and business growth prioritiesDesign and execute laboratory experiments, including synthesis, formulation, and performance testing, to meet critical application requirementsEvaluate processing behavior and bonding performance through application-relevant testing and customer simulationsLead and manage laboratory workstreams, ensuring high-quality data, clear documentation, and effective communication of resultsCollaborate closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to scale up new products and support existing onesPartner with application engineering and commercial teams to plan and execute customer trials and validations. Provide technical support to external customersProactively drive projects forward by identifying risks, defining next steps, and ensuring efficient progression through development stagesStay current with industry trends, competitor technologies, and the IP landscape; contribute to patent generation and protectionSupport continuous improvement initiatives, including lab digitalization and automation Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, Polymer Systems, Polymer Science, Structure–Property Relationships, Adhesive FormulationWhat makes you a good fit: Ph.D. (preferred) or master’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field 3-5 years of lab experience ideally in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systemsStrong knowledge of polymer science, structure–property relationships, and adhesive formulationExperience with organic synthesis and formulation of polyurethanes, silanes, and acrylics is an advantageStrong communication skills with ability to influence/collaborate across functionsSelf-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentCONTACT/SEND RESUME:Bill Marek - CEO407.541.7816bmarek@vprecruiters.comWWW.VPRECRUITERS.COM