Chemist Job

Location:

King of Prussia, PA, US
Employment Type: Regular
Category: Research and Development
Posting Date: Jun 2, 2026

Are you a new Chemistry grad looking to having meaningful impact in a hands-on lab role?

Apply now and start building a long-term career with us!

If you’re looking for an organization that prioritizes career growth and is committed to developing its talent in a collaborative team environment —this is your opportunity.

At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network.
Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.

• Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
• Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
• Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
• Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Chemist/Engineer, you will…
- Support project-based lab experiments for our Kynar products (waterborne fluoropolymer-based coatings) as well as work in polymer synthesis
- Conduct experiments consisting of making formulations and testing them for physical, mechanical, and weathering properties
- Develop and conduct research plans, while analyzing and communicating results to other team members, research management, and sometimes customers
- Contribute to testing improvements and upkeep of lab equipment

Qualifications:

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Arkema is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or related
• No prior work experience required. If you have internship/co-op experience or 1-3 years’ of industry experience in liquid formulation, application development, and/or synthesis that is a plus!
• Associate’s degree in a technical field, coupled with 10 years of industry experience in the same
• Hands-on laboratory skills (academic or professional setting), with ability to conduct experiments safely in a dynamic environment

Explore the links below to learn more about life at Arkema!
Our vision | Arkema Global
Inclusive Workplace | Arkema USA
Total Rewards + Well Being | Arkema USA

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

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