Chemist / Chemical Engineer
Bostik
Advanced Packaging & Converting – Flexible Laminating
Dublin - Ohio
Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist, provides lamination adhesives for flexible packaging used in food, medical, and industrial applications. Their adhesives enhance the performance of multilayered packaging films by providing strong bonding, added functionality, and improved conversation efficiency.
We are seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to work on innovation, product development, and optimization of our lamination adhesives product range in North America.
Organization
- Reports to Sr Research Scientist AP&C Flexible Laminating
Safety
- Takes responsibility for personal safety in lab operations and commits to safe work practices.
- Participates in departmental safety initiatives, such as observations and SOP development.
- Operates in compliance with site safety policies, including material handling and waste disposal.
- Initiates improvements in safety practices.
Know-How
- Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering; or bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in polymer chemistry, preferably in adhesives.
- Knowledge of polyurethane, polyester, and acrylic polymers, especially for lamination adhesives in food packaging.
- Understanding of adhesion theory and reaction kinetics, particularly related to polyurethane and polyester chemistry.
- Ability to analyze data and explain conclusions to stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiment techniques.
- Ownership of equipment and processes; capable of setting up research equipment and executing experiments.
- Learns product properties and technology in the area of responsibility.
- Good understanding of statistical methods and analysis.
Problem Solving
- Applies scientific principles to development projects.
- Uses internal and external networks to solve problems.
- Solves problems under guidance, meeting timing requirements.
- Organizes and analyzes data, reviews previous approaches, and connects with the global R&D team for support.
Accountability
- Builds trust and respect within the team.
- Completes technical projects with supervision, documenting in lab notebooks and reports.
- Develops expertise in relevant technologies.
- Presents project progress.
- Protects intellectual property with proper records.
- Participates in professional organizations.
- Advocates for project resources.
Leadership and Influence
- Participates actively in project teams.
- Respects diverse viewpoints.
- Represents Bostik professionally externally.
- Expands networks through activities outside immediate projects.
- Publishes and presents research findings.
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