Chemist
As one of the largest adhesive and sealant companies in the world, Bostik designs, manufactures and markets adhesives and sealants within a variety of Business Units: Construction and Consumer, Industrial (encompassing Converting, Assembly, Packaging and Transportation), Flexible Laminations and Global Nonwovens/Tape Label. Our products are used in a wide range of markets and applications from gas tankers and buildings to automobiles and diapers. Bostik is a subsidiary of TOTAL - one of the top five largest publicly-traded international oil and gas companies in the world with operations in more than 130 countries.
Job Responsibilities:
· Work with New Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, and customers to develop and test Flex Lam products for new applications: focus on water based adhesives.
· Support US and international customers. Participate in customer trials, provide recommendations, convey product capabilities, and assist in resolving difficult issues.
· Provide external and internal training related to product application, process, substrate evaluation and QC testing.
· Work at bench to develop new products, qualify new polymers and second sources, and investigate complicated problems.
· Interface with analytical lab and interpret testing results to guide the product development and resolve customers’ applications issues.
· Provide technical support to manufacturing plants.
· Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations.
Job Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.
· Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in Product Development or Technical Service is preferred.
· Industrial experience with flexible packaging adhesives and coating and laminating equipment desired.
· Strong knowledge of natural and synthetic water based polymers, and modifiers desired.
· Good laboratory practices and experimental design skills.
· Familiar with OSHA, safety procedures, and FDA regulations and other international regulations for food packaging.
· Good people skills and leadership skills.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to make presentations at both customer sites and technical communities.
· Ability to work independently and in a team.
· Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar programs.
· Ability to travel 30% of the time.
To apply please click on the following link:
https://manpower.taleo.net/careersection/bostik_directapply/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=0004361
For additional openings please visit our website: www.bostik-us.com/careers
“People are our most important resource. We are committed to building and nurturing a positive, challenging environment that supports dignity and respect, growth and development.”
Compliance: Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications