ASC Member Job Board
POSITION: Research Scientist - Adhesives and Coatings
Posted: 8/1/2025
We are seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to lead the development of solvent-based and water-based copolyester adhesives and coatings, specifically for Bostik’s Vitel® copolyester product line. This role supports innovation and product maintenance in food and industrial flexible packaging applications, with a strong focus on customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Dimensions
- Drive new product development and product line maintenance for Vitel® copolyester adhesives and coatings. Applications cover food and industrial markets using this technology.
- Material science and application expertise in the flexible packaging market is necessary.
- Collaborate with regulatory, analytical, supply chain, tech service, sales, and manufacturing teams to support product development and troubleshooting.
- Work productively in the lab to support all R&D projects for the assigned market/technology with accuracy, precision, and responsiveness.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation and present findings to internal teams. Utilize electronic lab notebook.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, 5S lab practices, and quality protocols.
Activities
- Execute bench-scale synthesis using condensation polymerization, including safe handling of isocyanates and solvents.
- Design, plan and conduct experiments using design of experiments (DoE) methodology; analyze data and draw actionable conclusions. Work with legal team to review freedom to operate.
- Translate lab results into scalable, commercialized products; support plant-scale production.
- Support internal and external customers with technical guidance, including issue resolution and continuous improvement.
- Complete necessary testing of new ideas and products, leading to the submission of invention disclosures or patents.
- Operate in compliance with site safety EHS policies and quality management systems.
- Follow applicable work instructions or standard operating procedures. Recognize deviations from routines.
- Identify improvements in test methods, validate them, and update work instructions/ standard operating procedures as applicable.
Accountabilities
Product line ownership from R&D perspective and maintenance as well as new product development of copolyester products.
Manage technical projects by completion of lab analyses and pilot trials leading to commercialization of new products. Be a strong team player. Follow stage gate process and manage projects to completion with timeliness.
Lead problem resolution through a thorough understanding of the issue.
Effective and efficient use of Bostik resources and coordination of support from other Bostik functions with responsiveness and a commitment to timelines.
What you’ll Bring
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, or related field.
- 2+ years of industry experience in adhesives or coatings development.
Preferred Skills
- Expertise in polyester synthesis and formulation of water- and solvent-based systems.
- Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure–property relationships.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with statistical analysis, DoE, and stage gate processes.
Additional Details
- ~10–20% domestic travel.
- Requires independent lab work, problem-solving, and close coordination with global R&D.
- Strong emphasis on ethical, safe, and sustainable lab practices.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship will not be provided.
Please apply using this link - https://jobs.arkema.com/job-invite/68296/
POSITION: ACCOUNT MANAGER (Full Time/Remote)
Posted 6/3/2025
Company Overview
CREMER North America L.P. has been part of CREMER since 1998. In 2004, the trading and logistics offering was expanded with the acquisition of additional capacities.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, CREMER North America L.P. coordinates the storage, processing, packaging, transportation and delivery of oleochemical products.
Key Responsibilities (Summary)
Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager is responsible for developing new customer relationships and managing oleochemical sales and services of Cremer North America business products.
Position Requirements
Education:
B.A. or B.S degree in a Business-related or STEM related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience:
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- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a marketing or sales position.
- Must reside with assigned geographic region.
Territory could be located in the following regions: Northeast / Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast or West - Working knowledge of oleo chemical products and chemical services, such as flaking and pastilles.
- Travel for customer visits within the assigned territory 3 – 4 days per week; up to 3-4 weeks per month.
Performance Measures and Standards
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- Identify, develop, and grow new opportunities and new customers within assigned sales territory.
- Grow overall sales in the assigned territory.
- Use CRM, sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sales and profitability of products, lines, or services. As well as analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
- Negotiate Prices and terms of sales with new and existing customers.
- Engage with all existing customers in assigned territory.
- Understand Customers and prospect buying centers.
- Participate in all local and regional bodies associated with relevant industry associations.
Examples include (but not limited to) Personal Care, Society of Tribology and Lubricant Engineering, Cleaning Industry, Food, and Pharma. - Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
- Consult with the Sales Manager and Business Managers to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.
- Using all sources available identify prospects. Examples (but not limited to the following) trade associations, output from marketing campaigns, contacts at conferences, asking customers for leads, and reference old customers.
- Contact all leads and understand their needs and buying center and develop and close on new opportunities for Cremer North America.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
- Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
- Diligently maintain accurate and current customer records, using automated systems, including but not limited to CRM system.
- Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for processing.
- Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers’ needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
- In your absence you are responsible to ensure that the tasks assigned to the absentee is adequately covered by them or trained personnel
- Share customer information/product risk information, including:
- SDSs
- Brochures
- Specifications
- Appropriate end uses and safety hazards
- Other requests as appropriate
- Follow all the rules and guidelines of Cremer NA including but not limited to product safety and how customers and prospects abide by Cremer NA’s safety expectations.
- Initiate management of change (MOC) for new products:
Adhere to all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security Requirements covered under Local State and Federal Regulations - Follow all RC14001 guiding principles, policies, procedures and other requirements
- Other duties as assigned.
- Initiate management of change (MOC) for new products:
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For additional information and to apply, visit Cremer North America - Career Center
