R&D Chemist, Coatings at ICP Group – Andover, Massachusetts

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group ICP Group is seeking an R&D Chemist to join our Andover, MA laboratory. This role is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and scale-up of advanced coating systems, with a focus on performance, durability, regulatory compliance, and manufacturability. and field validation through customer interaction to ensure solutions meet real-world application requirements.

• Formulation & Innovation: Develop and optimize architectural and specialty coating formulations using diverse resin systems, pigments, and additives. Maintain and expand the formulation portfolio while meeting performance, regulatory, and business requirements through disciplined product development.
• Performance Testing & Validation: Design and execute laboratory tests using standard methods to evaluate key performance properties. Validate product performance through customer trials and field evaluations.
• Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support: Lead scale-up from lab to pilot and full production. Provide manufacturing support to ensure quality, consistency, and process optimization, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues.
• Product Support & Continuous Improvement: Improve existing products through reformulation, raw material evaluation, and cost/performance optimization. Investigate customer complaints and implement data-driven corrective actions.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as technical lead for assigned product lines, managing projects from concept through commercialization. Partner with Product Management and Project Management to align priorities, timelines, and stage-gate milestones, and collaborate with R&D, QC, manufacturing, commercial teams, and suppliers.

This role requires you to be physically onsite at our Andover plant.

Requirements:

• BS or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in coatings or materials formulation
• Strong understanding of polymer and coating chemistry
• Experience designing and interpreting structured experiments and performance data
• Familiarity with coating characterization techniques and application methods
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders

Our compensation is more than a paycheck; it’s an investment in your future. Along with a competitive pay range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, and personal health.

• Compensation: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 a year. Actual pay is dependent on candidates overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• 401K Employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Trust and Execution

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.