Technology Development Chemist

Franklin International, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, coatings, and sealants is currently seeking a Technology Development Chemist. This position is responsible for supporting the lab’s efforts to develop new products and technologies as well as to improve current adhesive technologies by performing a variety of basic chemist and laboratory support job duties.

Fundamental Job Tasks

The primary responsibilities of the incumbent to this position will be to actively investigate new technologies aimed at developing new products that would meet Franklin’s market demand as well as would create new market opportunities. Typical tasks in this position will include, but are not limited to, the following-

• Designs and synthesizes new and known polymers;
• Evaluates various new and known polymers using current test methods;
• Develops new test methods, when necessary, that best represent the intended application;
• Formulates polymer using existing formulation techniques or by developing new formulation strategies;
• Performs testing and collects data on adhesive formulae and polymers;
• Analyzes data and decides course of action;
• Evaluates new additives and raw materials to develop new products or to improve existing products;
• Develops new processes for known polymer manufacturing to improve efficiency;
• Manufactures polymers in pilot scale;
• Contributes in significant problem-solving initiatives;
• Leads mid-level problem resolution;
• Works closely with a team or group;
• Provides verbal or written updates to supervisor and other team members on regular basis;
• Advises on technical points to supervisor as well as other team members;
• Plans and prioritizes a logical sequence of testing, product formulation and lab tasks, based on information from supervisors. Revises plans as needed for change and customer requirements;
• Responsible for follow-up on assigned projects; 
• Travels to visit and consult with customers, if needed;
• Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products, raw materials and wastes.

Knowledge and Skills

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field preferred; BS Chemistry or Material Science with 3 years’ experience, or MS Chemistry with 1 year experience. Experience with polymer science, polymerization, and polymer characterization preferred.

About Us

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at www.FranklinInternational.com.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted adhesion company in the world.