Product Development Chemist

About Us

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Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Production Development Chemist. Based out of our Torrington Connecticut location, you will oversee new product development from the prototype and pilot stages to full commercial manufacturingby monitoring new product quality and performance characteristics, and investigating performance deviations so that new products meet or exceed customer quality expectations and compliance requirements

In addition, you will:

• Manage the validation of new products through full-scale manufacturing by monitoring the production of new products and assessing performance results for deviations or trends using statistical methods and tools
• Lead, manage, and act on root cause analysis procedures for new products by reviewing product history, performing experiment design, determining optimal outcomes, taking  corrective actions, and making recommendations to Production, Quality, and Mfg Engineering
• Mitigate new product quality and manufacturability risks by developing and implementing test methodologies and production processes, and by communicating product risks and solutions to project stakeholders
• Ensure the reliability, consistency and continuity of raw materials by determining critical raw material specifications and by performing preliminary evaluations of alternative sources
• Ensure that new product technical information is shared among stakeholders by providing effective, engaging presentations and test reports to Production, Quality, Business Development, Application Engineering and other interested parties
• Develop new product formulations that meet customer needs and timetables by preparing formulations, performing physical property tests, monitoring stability of formulations and interacting with Quality, Application Engineering, and Production teams
• Complete product modification projects to meet customer needs and timetables by designing experiments, preparing formulation samples and prototypes, and performing analytical testing
• Manage and maintain formulation trials and test results by accurately updating laboratory notebooks and data reports in a timely manner

You should have:

• 3 years of experience in new product development or new product manufacturing

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Strong working skills across the Microsoft suite – familiarity with ERP and Minitab a great advantage
• Detail orientation and strong analytical skills; ability to communicate well

Our company offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Salary Range: $89,000 -$120,000

Our company takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of our company's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of our company's total compensation packages for employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $89,000 - $120,000