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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

The Sr. Formulation Scientist leads R&D projects within the Automotive, Medical, and Electronics business, generating UV curable technologies, epoxy and acrylic chemistry, using process or method concepts leveraging the Stage-Gate process discipline to meet market and business needs. The Sr. Formulation Scientist coaches, mentors and guides research of technical colleagues and reports to the R&D Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and lead large-scale research and development projects, using project management discipline, design of experiment (DOE) methodologies and statistical analysis to draw conclusions and present solutions based on understanding of structure-property-performance relationships.

• Generate new products, process or method concepts within an area of specialty.

• Meet research goals within time and budget constraints.

• Provide technical leadership of projects through the Stage-Gate process.

• Prepare and present reports to customers and business leaders.

• Participate in global or cross-functional project teams, collaborating across functional and regional boundaries.

• Coaching and mentoring others in the lab.

• Support operations to facilitate scale-up and efficient production of developed technologies.

• Fulfill responsibilities as required by the Quality System for the site/business unit.

• Work in a safe and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science and 5 years of professional industry experience OR
  Masters degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science and 3 years of professional industry experience OR
  PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science

• Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical tools experience.

• Project management and Stage-Gate experience.

• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques in a scientific or engineering specialty. 

• Experience generating new products, process or method concepts within an area of specialty.

• Experience delivering internal and customer presentations.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Requirements

• Ph.D. in Polymer & Materials Science & Engineering with 3 years of chemical industry experience.

• 3+ years’ experience with UV curable technologies, epoxy and acrylic chemistry, polyurethane chemistry.

• 3+ years’ experience with planning and leading large scale projects using project management and Stage-Gate discipline.

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.