Chemist

We are proud to say that IFS INDUSTRIES is a family-owned and operated company. DURAPRO is an IFS brand, which was originally founded in 1892. Today IFS is a successful, innovative, growing company, providing our customers with the edge of being successful. We focus on customers all over the world with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Being a part of your story means partnering with IFS to create customized and effective bonding solutions that are tailored to the specificity of your equipment and end-products. Let us serve your market by producing the most innovative and economical adhesives to make the manufacturing of your products quick and painless. Our team can evaluate your specific means of production and help find the right adhesive for you. Let YOUR story become OUR story!

Position Highlights:

• Travel opportunities and exposure to various industries and applications
• Professional growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Description:

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Chemist to join our research and development team in the water-based adhesives industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in formulating, testing, and improving adhesive products for a variety of applications while also traveling to different locations to support customers, troubleshoot product issues, and ensure quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who enjoys both laboratory work and field experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the formulation and development of water based adhesive products to meet customer and industry specifications.

Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze the physical and chemical properties of adhesives.

Perform quality control testing to ensure product consistency and performance.

Travel to customer sites to provide technical support, troubleshooting issues, and ensure proper application of adhesive products.

Document experimental procedures, results, and findings in technical reports.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and sales.

Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment while adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

Assist in troubleshooting product issues and developing solutions to improve product performance.

Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies in water based adhesive chemistry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Willingness to travel frequently (domestic and/or international) to customer locations and production facilities.

Experience with polymer chemistry, adhesives, coatings, or related materials is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Basic knowledge of laboratory instruments such as viscometers, spectrometers, and tensile testers.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Valid driver’s license and passport (if international travel is required).