R&D Officer - Wood Adhesives

1. Job Description

To support the development, formulation, testing and optimization of PVA-based emulsions, PVAc/VAE emulsions and acrylic emulsions for water-based adhesives and related applications, ensuring consistent product quality, performance and process efficiency.

2. Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and modification of PVA-based emulsions, PVAc/VAE emulsions, acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsions.

Conduct laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization trials under the guidance of senior R&D personnel.

Handle raw materials such as vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), acrylic monomers, PVA, surfactants, initiators, protective colloids and functional additives.

Perform routine testing, including solids content, viscosity, pH, density, particle size, mechanical stability and storage stability.

Evaluate adhesive performance, including bonding strength, setting time, tack, water resistance and substrate compatibility.

Support formulation optimization adhesives, construction binders and other water-based adhesive applications.

Monitor emulsion stability, coagulum formation, foaming, viscosity variation and other product-related issues.

Maintain laboratory records, formulation sheets, trial reports, test data and sample registers.

3. Required Technical Skills

Basic understanding of emulsion polymerization and polymer chemistry.

Familiarity with PVA/PVAc emulsions and acrylic or styrene-acrylic emulsions.

Knowledge of monomers, initiators, surfactants, protective colloids and additives.

Practical knowledge of viscosity, pH, solids and stability testing.

Basic understanding of adhesive performance evaluation and quality control.

Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and technical report preparation.

4. Preferred Skills

Hands-on experience with laboratory reactors and controlled monomer feeding.

Exposure to particle-size analysis, FTIR, DSC or MFFT testing.

Knowledge of troubleshooting coagulum, poor stability, viscosity drift and low bonding strength.

Experience in water-based adhesives, paints, coatings or construction chemicals.

5. Candidate Profile

Practical, analytical and detail-oriented.

Willing to conduct laboratory experiments and maintain accurate records.

Good observation, problem-solving and communication skills.

Able to work collaboratively with R&D, Quality Control and Production teams

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