Scientist, Adhesives

Elementis

Porto, Portugal
Hybrid
Psa formulation development
Rheology and viscosity control
Clay-based additive technologies
Elementis is seeking a Scientist specializing in Adhesives to join their team in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on developing and optimizing rheology and adhesion modifiers for pressure-sensitive adhesive systems, requiring strong laboratory skills and a deep understanding of adhesive performance

Job Summary

  • The role supports global business growth by designing and optimizing rheology and adhesion modifiers for pressure-sensitive adhesive systems.
  • Scientists are responsible for driving projects from laboratory concept through pilot-scale validation to generate robust technical data.
  • The position requires strong hands-on laboratory skills and the ability to translate experimental results into scalable customer solutions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Elementis is seeking a Scientist specializing in Adhesives to join their team in Porto, Portugal. The role focuses on developing and optimizing rheology and adhesion modifiers for pressure-sensitive adhesive systems, requiring strong laboratory skills and a deep understanding of adhesive performance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PSA formulation development
  • Rheology and viscosity control
  • Clay-based additive technologies
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Peel tack shear testing
  • Pilot scale validation

Nice-to-have

  • Statistical tools like Minitab or JMP
  • ELN system familiarity
  • Cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Customer technical support experience
  • Innovative mindset in product development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
  • Ph.D. preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in additive development or PSA formulation
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

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