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Job Title: Senior Scientist-Emulsion Polymerization Location: Burlington, NJ

Position Type: Permanent Starting Salary: $90,000/year

About Us:

Join a dynamic and growth-oriented company in the Coatings business segment, dedicated to innovation and excellence in emulsion polymerization. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and are committed to fostering a culture that respects individual differences.

Job Summary:

The Emulsion Polymerization Specialist will play a key role in advancing our emulsion polymerization efforts, focusing on latex polymers for waterborne formulations, including architectural paints, industrial coatings, and adhesives. This position involves leading development projects, conducting research, and providing technical support to our customers and business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development projects for latex polymers (binders) in waterborne formulations.

• Oversee the technical development of new products, including surfactants, specialty monomers, additives, and polymers.

• Innovate new applications using existing technologies.

• Conduct emulsion polymerization and perform testing for latex characterizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science; higher degrees will be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in polymer synthesis, particularly latex synthesis.

• Strong expertise in emulsion polymerization products and technologies.

• Experience in waterborne formulations, such as coatings and adhesives, is a plus.

• Prior customer support and technical service experience with surfactants and monomers preferred.

What We Offer:

• Base salary with potential for additional bonuses/incentives.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.