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Scientist (Adhesives Manufacturing)
Preston, United Kingdom
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Apply Now Apply LaterAs 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.
Position Overview
The Scientist II has the primary responsibility for conducting research tasks coordinated by more experienced scientists and managers. Evaluation of new raw materials, alternative sources of existing raw materials, development of new products based on customer needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
You will be involved in a variety of research, development and technical service activities, including:
Conducting and analyzing experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their chemical and physical properties and to investigate their applications to industry. Carrying out experiments to improve upon or to duplicate materials and substances and engaging in research to identify new methods of processing or production.
Appling and interpreting standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques.
Completing basic projects independently, drawing conclusions with guidance, and reproducing and articulating results and their meaning, including business impact.
Supporting product or process demonstrations.
Identifying and developing solutions to problems where causal relationships can be identified and some precedence may exist.
Documenting test results and making process improvement recommendations.
Documenting project updates and executing projects using project management methodologies.
Fulfilling responsibilities as required by the Quality System for the site/business unit.
Working in a safe and efficient manner.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and minimum 2 year experience formulating products
Demonstrated understanding and application of business basics, including value propositions
SAP experience
Good Communication Skills
Collaborative Style
Coachable
Bias for Action
Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science
Knowledge of rubber industry
Knowledge of rubber to metal bonding
minimum 2 year experience formulating, ideally in the adhesive, rubber, paints or coatings industry
To all recruitment agencies: H.B. Fuller does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Human Resources. Please do not forward any resumes to Human Resources or any employees. H.B. Fuller is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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.
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