As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

The Formulation Scientist is a lab bench position at the Wilmington, CA facility.  The role will contribute to product development and modification of existing products following established project plans by utilizing analytical techniques for characterization of raw materials and impact on formulations; analyzing data, and communicating findings and results to project lead. The individual in the role will need to understand and follow Design and Development protocols per AS9100 Quality System (Aerospace) and abide by EH&S regulations and business conduct policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• 70% - R&D lab activity including formulation, product characteristic testing and data analysis

• 20% - Operations support including working with production batches, writing procedures, troubleshooting and QC failure testing

• 10% - Supporting QC including writing test sheets, procedures, work instruction, testing process, and working with SAP to enter data and quality requirements for batches

• Modifying existing products to meet the requirements of aerospace specifications

• Following Design and Development processes

• Provide analysis of the data. Apply statistical data analysis (DOE)

• Communicating project progress to Technical Manager

• Using analytical techniques in characterization of raw material

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline and at least

• 3 years of lab experience including R&D experience

• Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word experience

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and progress within the organization

• Demonstrate analytical skill to research, analyze and appropriate conclusions base in fact and data

Preferred Requirements

• Formulation experience of industrial products including coatings, adhesives, and sealants

• Aerospace AS9100 product formulation experience

• ChemDraw, Minitab, and JMP experience

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.