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BrainWorks has partnered with a growing specialty chemical and aerosol manufacturing organization in the Greater Atlanta market who is seeking a full-time hands-on Product Development Chemist to support continued expansion across adhesive technologies and custom formulations. This organization has experienced significant year-over-year growth, expanded its commercial team, and continues to invest heavily in product innovation and market development. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chemist who enjoys working at the bench within a manufacturing environment where speed, creativity, and practical problem-solving are highly valued.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop new solvent-based adhesive formulations from concept through commercialization
  • Optimize existing products for performance, cost, and regulatory compliance
  • Support aerosol, canister, and bulk product development initiatives
  • Partner closely with operations to scale formulations from bench to production including pilot trials
  • Evaluate raw materials, conduct testing/stability analysis, and troubleshoot formulation challenges
  • Serve as a technical contributor helping drive future product innovation and business growth
  • Support quality and customer complaint investigations when necessary

Requirements:

  • BS Chemistry or related field
  • Preferred candidate will have 5 years' experience formulating solvent-based adhesives within a regulated environment (EPA, DOT, OSHA and similar)
  • Candidate must have recent product development laboratory work experience within adhesives, coatings, aerosols, sealants, or specialty chemicals industries (solvent based)
  • Hands-on laboratory and production support experience required to include success with product formulations, customer requests to bring new applications to market and the ability to collaborate with external laboratory partners
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and write technical reports both internal and customer facing
  • Strong problem-solving and formulation development capability
  • Comfortable working onsite daily within a manufacturing setting
What we offer:

Relocation assistance considered for non-local candidates

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Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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