ARChemist - Adhesives
BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $125k (354 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Develop adhesives for durable goods, support scale-up, and provide technical service to customers and plants.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Entry-level role with 70% lab work, direct customer interaction, and international collaboration at a major chemical company.
Might not be for you. Heavy lab testing (70%) and customer-facing duties may limit deep research focus.
Core polymer roleAdhesive application methods, general adhesive chemistry, experience preferred in applications for the transportation and assembly markets
H-1B filings
Arkema filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Scientist - Polymer Characterization, Lead Applications Engineer (High Performance Polymers), Chemical Process Engineer. Median filed pay: $97K a year.
From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 0+ yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- R&D / Research
- Schedule
- Standard
Role details
Chemist - Adhesives
Job Summary
-Contribute to the development of products for NA Durable Goods business in coordination with R&D team.
-Support production scale up for designated new products in conjunction with plant engineering and R&D team.
-Provide support for customer and plant problems as they arise.
-Work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to discover and validate new opportunities.
-Participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.
-Support other product development activities as appropriate.
-Comply with lab safety and 5S policies.
-Travel up to 10%.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
-Laboratory work and testing for customer requests including preparation of written and presentation reports as appropriate. 70%.
-Meetings/interactions with sales, business development, customers and plants including travel. 10%.
-Internal coordination and strategy development with business development, sales, and international team to identify and grow new business opportunities. 10%.
-Contributions to site lab activities including safety, maintenance, and 5S. 10%.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required
Min Years of Experience 0
Education and area of focus
B.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or equivalent.
Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Adhesive application methods, general adhesive chemistry, experience preferred in applications for the transportation and assembly markets, Use of Microsoft Office tools, presentation skills, ability to manage multiple projects
HES Requirement
-Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
-Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
-Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents
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