Bostik · 2 days ago
Research Scientist Job
Dublin, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBostik is seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to lead the development of water-based and solvent-based coatings for their Adcote® product line. This role focuses on innovation and product maintenance in food and medical flexible packaging applications, requiring collaboration across various teams and a strong foundation in material science.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive new product development and product line maintenance for Adcote® coatings
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
Ensure adherence to safety policies, 5S lab practices, and quality protocols
Execute bench-scale formulation of EVA, EAA, EMA, modified acrylic water based and solvent based technologies
Design, plan and conduct experiments using design of experiments (DoE) methodology; analyze data and draw actionable conclusions
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
Recognize deviations from routines
Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/ standard operating procedures as applicable
Manage technical projects by completion of lab analyses and pilot trials leading to commercialization of new products
Lead problem resolution through a thorough understanding of the issue
Effective and efficient use of Bostik resources and coordination of support from other Bostik functions with responsiveness and a commitment to timelines
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field
2+ years of industry experience in adhesives or coatings development
Preferred
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 supports critical formulation strategies and raw material supplementations
A good knowledge of regulatory requirements for food and medical packaging will be a plus
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with statistical analysis, DoE, and stage gate processes
Company
Bostik
Bostik is a company that manufactures adhesives and sealants for diverse markets.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Laurent Peyronneau
CEO of Bostik and VP Adhesive Solutions, Arkema
Recent News
2025-11-05
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