Job Description
Job Description
Job post summary
Date posted: January 12, 2026
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Job description:
R&D Chemist
Job Category: Professional
Background Check: 7-year standard
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: 30-35 but will pay up to 40 on the right candidate
Shift: Monday-Friday 7am to 330pm
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to support the development, improvement, and scale-up of adhesive products. This role plays a hands-on part in formulation, testing, and technical support across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable moving between lab work, documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving.
The scope of work includes solvent-based and water-based adhesives, hot melts, and rubber-based technologies applied through brush and spray methods across a variety of substrates.
Key Responsibilities
Formulation & Development
- Design, formulate, and document adhesive products from concept through scale-up
- Lead development efforts for assigned product lines
- Support batch scale-up and transition from lab to manufacturing
Product Support & Optimization
- Maintain and update existing formulations as needed
- Address customer questions, technical issues, and product complaints
- Support product certifications and documentation requirements
Testing & Quality Collaboration
- Apply appropriate performance testing, QC procedures, and application methods
- Partner with Quality Control teams to ensure product consistency and compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with project management to drive organized and efficient product development
- Provide technical support to manufacturing when required
- Present technical findings to internal business teams and collaborate with external suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with:
- Adhesion and rubber-based chemistry
- Solvent-based chemical systems
- Adhesive formulation and development
- Strong understanding of laboratory documentation and development processes
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Skills & Attributes
- Self-motivated and well-organized
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions
- Able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionLiberty Staffing USA is a diverse culture-minded staffing company run by skillful staffing professionals with decades of combined experience. Our ultimate goal is to place the right people in the right jobs, provide our customers with premium service.
Company Description
Liberty Staffing USA is a diverse culture-minded staffing company run by skillful staffing professionals with decades of combined experience. Our ultimate goal is to place the right people in the right jobs, provide our customers with premium service.