Who are we looking for? We are seeking an innovative and scientifically curious
R&D Chemist to join our global research and development team. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep technical expertise in chemistry, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating new materials, formulations, and technologies. You'll thrive here if you enjoy pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and turning scientific concepts into commercially viable solutions that make a real-world impact.
What will you be doing? - Hold self to the highest standards on safety. We are committed to building a strong safety culture in all laboratory and related activities.
- Research, develop, and formulate new surface treatment products for the printed circuit board, molded interconnect, connector and IC substrate industries.
- Have a basic understanding of the patent and literature for new resin systems, chemistry, and polymers across related technology areas.
- Help develop presentations/reports that distill complex ideas into precise results and proposals.
- Actively participate in workgroup team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem-solving, and other workgroups, departments, and active topics.
- Receive mentoring from senior level scientists and technologists.
- Communicate and appropriately document work.
- Understand and follow appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to their job.
- Carry out responsibilities under the organization's policies and applicable laws. Present a professional attitude and handle confidential information according to non-disclosure guidelines.
- Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment.
Who are You? You are someone who embodies both scientific excellence and collaborative spirit. Specifically, you:
- Are naturally curious and excited by scientific discovery
- Enjoy hands-on work in the lab and take pride in analytical precision
- Communicate complex information clearly and effectively
- Thrive in diverse, multicultural teams across global sites
- Are resilient, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Bring a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to your work
- Value both innovation and practicality-balancing creativity with technical feasibility
What competencies will you need? - BA degree in inorganic or electrochemistry, Polymer/material science, or related field with 3+ years technical research experience.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of both physical and chemical analysis.
- R&D instrumental labs and working in a research laboratory are preferred.
Professional Competencies - Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking ability
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving project scopes
We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We are Offering... As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance-related bonus plan." In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.
The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $71k and $90k annually.
Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission." We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers. #LI-IF1