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Bostik . We are seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to lead the development of water-based and solvent-based coatings, specifically for Bostik’s Adcote® product line. This role supports innovation and product maintenance in food and medical flexible packaging applications, with a focus on customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities
Drive new product development and product line maintenance for Adcote® coatings. Applications cover food and medical markets using this technology. Apply material science and application expertise in the flexible packaging market; collaborate with regulatory, analytical, supply chain, tech service, sales, and manufacturing teams to support product development and troubleshooting. Work productively in the lab to support all R&D projects for the assigned market/technology with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness. Prepare detailed technical documentation and present findings to internal teams. Utilize electronic lab notebook. Ensure adherence to safety policies, 5S lab practices, and quality protocols. Execute bench-scale formulation of EVA, EAA, EMA, and modified acrylic water-based and solvent-based technologies. Design, plan and conduct experiments using design of experiments (DoE); analyze data and draw actionable conclusions. Work with legal team to review freedom to operate. Translate lab results into scalable, commercialized products; support plant-scale production. Support internal and external customers with technical guidance, including issue resolution and continuous improvement. Complete necessary testing of new ideas and products, leading to the submission of invention disclosures or patents. Operate in compliance with site safety, EHS policies and quality management systems; follow applicable work instructions or standard operating procedures. Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/standard operating procedures as applicable. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field. 2+ years of industry experience in adhesives or coatings development. Preferred Skills Ability to work with water and solvent-based systems. Expertise in high-pressure reverse dispersion for water-based systems. Knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure–property relationships that support critical formulation strategies and raw material supplementations. A good knowledge of regulatory requirements for food and medical packaging is a plus. Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with statistical analysis, DoE, and stage-gate processes. Additional Details
~10–20% domestic travel. Requires independent lab work, problem-solving, and close coordination with global R&D. Strong emphasis on ethical, safe, and sustainable lab practices. Other
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research and Science Industries: Chemical Manufacturing #bostikUSA
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Research Scientist Job
role at
Bostik . We are seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to lead the development of water-based and solvent-based coatings, specifically for Bostik’s Adcote® product line. This role supports innovation and product maintenance in food and medical flexible packaging applications, with a focus on customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities
Drive new product development and product line maintenance for Adcote® coatings. Applications cover food and medical markets using this technology. Apply material science and application expertise in the flexible packaging market; collaborate with regulatory, analytical, supply chain, tech service, sales, and manufacturing teams to support product development and troubleshooting. Work productively in the lab to support all R&D projects for the assigned market/technology with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness. Prepare detailed technical documentation and present findings to internal teams. Utilize electronic lab notebook. Ensure adherence to safety policies, 5S lab practices, and quality protocols. Execute bench-scale formulation of EVA, EAA, EMA, and modified acrylic water-based and solvent-based technologies. Design, plan and conduct experiments using design of experiments (DoE); analyze data and draw actionable conclusions. Work with legal team to review freedom to operate. Translate lab results into scalable, commercialized products; support plant-scale production. Support internal and external customers with technical guidance, including issue resolution and continuous improvement. Complete necessary testing of new ideas and products, leading to the submission of invention disclosures or patents. Operate in compliance with site safety, EHS policies and quality management systems; follow applicable work instructions or standard operating procedures. Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/standard operating procedures as applicable. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field. 2+ years of industry experience in adhesives or coatings development. Preferred Skills Ability to work with water and solvent-based systems. Expertise in high-pressure reverse dispersion for water-based systems. Knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure–property relationships that support critical formulation strategies and raw material supplementations. A good knowledge of regulatory requirements for food and medical packaging is a plus. Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with statistical analysis, DoE, and stage-gate processes. Additional Details
~10–20% domestic travel. Requires independent lab work, problem-solving, and close coordination with global R&D. Strong emphasis on ethical, safe, and sustainable lab practices. Other
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research and Science Industries: Chemical Manufacturing #bostikUSA
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