Product Development Scientist

Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.

Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector s premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.

As a Product Development Scientist your roles and responsibilities will include:

The client is looking for a Product Development Scientist to develop and optimize innovative adhesives and sealants for construction applications. This person will conduct hands-on laboratory research, formulate and test polymer-based products, support scale-up and customer trials, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize adhesive and sealant formulations based on market and customer requirements.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments involving synthesis, formulation, and performance testing.
• Evaluate bonding performance and processing behavior through application-specific testing.
• Lead laboratory workstreams and maintain accurate documentation and data.
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to scale up new products.
• Support customer trials, validations, and application testing.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Identify project risks, establish next steps, and drive projects toward completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor technologies, and intellectual property.
• Contribute to patent development and protection.
• Support laboratory digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Product Development Scientist who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Product Development Scientist would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:

• Ph.D. (preferred) or master s degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years of lab experience ideally in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systems
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, structure property relationships, and adhesive formulation
• Experience with organic synthesis and formulation of polyurethanes, silanes, and acrylics is an advantage
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Self-driven, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

We understand that even if you are a seasoned Product Development Scientist you may not have all the skills listed here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of lab experience ideally in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or polymer systems

Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Remote / Hybrid: No
Relocation accepted: No