Research Scientist

Archroma is seeking motivated Scientist to join the Packaging and Biomaterials R&D team in Charlotte, NC. This new role will support the development of innovative sustainable coatings, barrier technologies, bio-based materials for paper and packaging applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and formulate waterborne coatings, barrier coatings, and bio-based materials for packaging applications.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, characterization, and performance testing.
• Support customer trial, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams including R&D, application group, product management, and manufacturing.
• Generate technical reports, presentations, and innovation ideas supporting new product development.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in coatings, emulsion polymerization, paper chemicals, packaging materials, adhesives, or bio-based technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of waterborne polymers, polysaccharides, barrier coatings, or paper coating technologies is plus.
• Strong hands-on laboratory and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced collaborative innovation environment.

Potential Projects:

• Acrylic emulsions or polyurethane dispersions
• Paper & packaging coatings
• Barrier coating technologies
• Sustainable or recyclable packaging solutions.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to next-generation sustainable packaging technologies within a global innovation organization.