Senior Scientist-Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

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Carlisle Construction Materials is looking for skilled and experienced scientists in Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants to join our Research and Innovation team. Scientists on this team are responsible for developing new adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the commercial roofing sector. Development work will be particularly emphasized in water-based chemistry, pressure-sensitive adhesive and bio-based and sustainable solutions. This position will research latest technologies using laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-scale processing equipment to create new products and formulations.

The research scientist will work closely with value chain partners as well as commercial and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development to enable the next generation of adhesives and coatings. The role includes but is not limited to innovating new products and processes, supporting existing products and processes, and optimizing operational and installation costs. This position will operate under the general guidance of the ACW R&D Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Leading research and development in the areas of water-based and/or pressure-sensitive adhesives, coatings and sealants.
* Leading multiple innovation and new product development projects in support of the commercial roofing business segment
* Utilizing advance material characterization techniques to establish structure property relationships of polymer materials.
* Publish technical reports, conduct technical presentations, and champion safety.

* Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or related discipline with 10+ years of formulating and product development experience
* Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or related discipline with 3+ years of formulating and product development experience
* Experience with polymer synthesis, material mixing and processing equipment.
* Experience in polymer and product characterization through rheology and other analytical techniques
* Training or experience on the design of experiments, especially as applied to development of chemical formulations.
* Ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits and Compensation

Carlisle provides competitive salaries, bonus eligibility, time-off, multiple and competitive healthcare options, 401K, tuition reimbursement, relocation packages and continuing training and support. This position would require the individual to work full-time in Carlisle, PA.

About Carlisle

Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is.

The Research and Innovation team consists of scientists that are responsible for developing breakthrough technologies in support of CCM's current and future needs in the roofing business. The research scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development to enable the next generation of sustainable roofing membranes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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