Sr. Applications Chemist

Huntingdon, PA

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Scientific & Clinical

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Brand: Joulé

Job ID: 351503

Date Posted: 06/03/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/bYF1CS


Job Title: Sr. Applications Chemist
Location: Hybrid Schedule with occasional travel to Huntingdon, PA
Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Overview
The Senior Application Scientist –leads the development and commercialization of glass fiber–reinforced composites, leveraging expertise in fiber technology, coupling chemistry, and thermoset resin formulation. Acting as both technical authority and customer partner, this role bridges customer needs, supplier innovation, and internal R&D and operations to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and commercialization of glass fiber–reinforced composites, leveraging expertise in fiber technology, coupling chemistry, and thermoset resin formulation.
  • Design and optimize fiberglass composite systems across multiple resin platforms, enhancing performance and durability.
  • Support and optimize composite manufacturing processes, including scaling laboratory formulations into reliable, production-ready solutions.
  • Troubleshoot processing and performance issues such as porosity, puff balls (fiber curling), adhesion, cure, dispersion, and durability.
  • Partner with operations to improve yield, throughput, consistency, and cost efficiency.
  • Design and execute testing for mechanical, thermal, rheological, chemical, and durability aspects of fiberglass composites.
  • Interpret test data to optimize formulations and processes, supporting internal and customer qualification programs, including ASTM, ISO, and customer-specific standards.
  • Act as technical interface with customers, providing guidance on composite processing, formulation, and performance enhancements.
  • Collaborate with raw material and glass fiber suppliers to support joint development initiatives and translate customer needs into technical objectives.
  • Serve as a technical leader, identifying innovation opportunities and authoring technical reports, white papers, and patent disclosures as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in fiberglass-reinforced composites R&D, applications, or manufacturing environments.
  • Deep expertise in glass fiber reinforcements, fiber sizing chemistry, coupling agents, and fiber–matrix interface science.
  • Strong knowledge of thermoset composite systems and high-volume manufacturing processes.
  • Proven ability to translate materials science into commercially viable, scalable products.
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles and supporting qualification programs.
  • Willing and able to travel regularly to customer and manufacturing facilities.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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