H.B. Fuller · 2 weeks ago
Sr Formulation Scientist
USA-St Paul
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expH.B. Fuller is the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, dedicated to enhancing the quality, safety, and performance of everyday products. The Senior Formulation Scientist leads complex R&D initiatives to create innovative products and technologies, applying advanced scientific principles and project management to drive solutions from concept to commercialization.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plan and lead large-scale R&D projects using project management and Stage‑Gate discipline
Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis to guide development decisions
Generate innovative product, process, or method concepts within area of technical expertise
Translate structure–property–performance relationships into viable technical solutions
Deliver projects within defined timelines and budget constraints
Provide technical leadership throughout development, scale-up, and commercialization
Prepare and present technical reports to customers and business leadership
Collaborate on global and cross-functional project teams
Coach and mentor laboratory and technical staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science with 5+ years of professional industry experience
OR Master's degree in the same disciplines with 3+ years of professional industry experience
OR Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science
Demonstrated ability to apply scientific theories, concepts, and techniques to complex problems
Proven experience generating new product, process, or method concepts
Experience leading large-scale projects using Stage‑Gate or similar frameworks
Proficiency with DOE methodologies and statistical analysis tools
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Ph.D. in Polymer Science or Materials Science & Engineering with 3+ years of industry experience
Experience with polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic, UV-curable chemistries or silicone
Experience developing conformal coatings or thermal management materials
Experience supporting scale-up and manufacturing implementation initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Incentive and recognitions programs
Health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
H.B. Fuller
H.B. Fuller Company is formulator, manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Celeste Mastin
CEO and President
John Corkrean
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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