R&D Chemist

Element Solutions Inc•Waterbury, CT

19h•$71,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. 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.

Requirements

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.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking ability
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving project scopes

Nice To Haves

R&D instrumental labs and working in a research laboratory are preferred.

Responsibilities

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.