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Principal Scientist - Adhesives & Tape Development

Requisition ID:  16507
Location: 

Norcross, GA, US, 30071

Pay Type:  Salary
Position type:  Full-time / Salary

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers
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Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

 

We’re seeking a Principal Scientist - Adhesives & Tape Development who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to join our team in Norcross, GA. In this role, you will be the technical expert driving the development, testing, and optimization of our industrial and vacuum seal tape product lines. You will bridge the gap between R&D and the end-user, ensuring our tapes perform flawlessly in their intended environments. The ideal candidate will have deep familiarity with tape formulations, application processes, and hands-on troubleshooting.

 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Product Development & Formulation: Design and optimize tape formulations (including base elastomers, tackifiers, and high-temperature pigments) to meet strict adhesion, thermal, and autoclave requirements.
  • Application Engineering: Define, test, and document the optimal application processes for our tapes to ensure maximum performance and user success.
  • Troubleshooting & Defect Resolution: Act as the lead technical resource for troubleshooting manufacturing and customer issues. Identify root causes of failures such as loss of tack, outgassing, pigment bleeding, or cohesive failures, and implement corrective actions.
  • Performance Testing: Design and execute testing protocols to simulate real-world conditions (e.g., high-heat cure cycles, pressure testing, and chemical compatibility) to validate product reliability.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Sales teams to scale new products from lab formulation to full production, ensuring quality standards are maintained.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Education: Master’s, or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience: 20+ years of direct experience formulating, testing, or applying industrial tapes, or pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of tape mechanics, surface energy, adhesion promoters, and rheology. Familiarity with composite manufacturing, autoclave curing, and vacuum bagging is highly preferred.
  • Problem-Solving: Proven track record of troubleshooting material failures and resolving complex chemical or mechanical application issues.
  • Communication: Ability to translate complex technical data into actionable advice for manufacturing teams and end-use customers.

 

WHAT WE OFFER    

  • Competitive salary

  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  

  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

  • Paid time off & paid holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

  • Educational Assistance Program

 

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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