Mastec Inc

Principal Epoxy Chemist

Mastec Inc$130K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field preferred
  • B.S. degree with 10+ years in product development may be considered
  • Proven track record in timely product delivery from ideation to commercialization
  • Minimum 5 years in UV/light-stable epoxy systems for outdoor applications (required)
  • Strong expertise in epoxy formulation, performance testing, and outdoor durability (preferred)
  • Ability to work autonomously on multiple complex projects
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and support commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products
  • Lead development of UV-stable epoxy formulations for outdoor use
  • Drive product development from idea generation to launch
  • Apply knowledge of UV degradation to enhance product performance
  • Stay updated on technology advancements for product development
  • Generate patents aligned with business and innovation strategies
  • Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches
  • Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with regulations
  • Mentor junior chemists and provide technical leadership

Benefits

  • Health Insurance with affordable options starting day 1
  • Paid time off including sick, vacation, and flexible work policies
  • 401k matching, employee share plan, and performance bonuses
  • 12-week gender-neutral parental leave and fertility support
  • Diverse career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Design, develop, execute, and support on-timecommercialization of new adhesive formulations and products (1K & 2K epoxysystems)
  • Lead development of UV/light-stable epoxy formulationsfor outdoor applications, ensuring long-term durability and resistance
  • Drive product development end-to-end from ideationthrough scale-up and commercialization
  • Apply understanding of UV degradation and stabilizationmechanisms to improve product performance in outdoor environments
  • Understand state-of-the-art technology advancements andapply them to product development
  • Generate new intellectual property (patents) alignedwith business and innovation strategy
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on research projectsfor internal teams, management, customers, and technical conferences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams(R&D, manufacturing, marketing) to support successful product launch
  • Perform all laboratory work in a safe manner and complywith all regulations, safety precautions, PPE requirements, and 5S processes
  • Guide and mentor junior chemists and provide technicalleadership within the team
What makes you a good fit
  • Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field preferred
  • B.S. degree and 10+ years of successful product development experience may be considered
  • Proven track record of on-time product development delivery from idea generation to commercialization
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in UV/light-stable epoxy (1K & 2K) systems for outdoor applications (required)
  • Strong technical expertise in epoxy formulation and materials science, performance testing and validation, and outdoor durability and weatherability (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing multiple complex projects
  • Management experience (preferred but not required)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience generating intellectual property/patents is a strong advantage
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
Some benefits of joining Henkel
  • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
  • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
  • Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
  • Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $130,000.00 and $160,000.00. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

About Mastec Inc

MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company that serves the utility, communications, and government industries. The company is specialized in the engineering, building, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of energy, utility, and communications infrastructure, including electrical utility transmission and distribution; power generation; natural gas and petroleum pipelines; wireless, wireline, and satellite communications; wind and solar farms; and water and sewer systems. MasTec was founded in 1994 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Learn more about Mastec Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$322.8 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$6.3 billion
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