Back to Jobs

R&D Chemist

ICP Group
Lynchburg, VA
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 is looking to hire an R&D Chemist to work in our Lynchburg, VA plant. You will work in a laboratory setting to conduct research on new or existing product formulas with minimal supervision. Typical projects will include new product development, modification of existing products, raw material evaluations, benchmarking studies, sample preparations, color matching, batch process review and specification testing.

The R&D Chemist is expected to design and document all projects and to be familiar with all appropriate product performance application methods, performance testing methods, QC test procedures and factory processes. This role has responsibility for the scale-up of batches and collaboration with QC as needed.
The scope of products supported by this position can range from solvent-based contact adhesives and water-based adhesives (both brush-applied and spray-applied to a variety of substrates), hot melts, and other solvated rubber technologies.

This position pays $55,000-$65,000 per year.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:
  • Adhesive formulation and development.
  • Current product support: Updating formulations, dealing with customer complaints/questions, maintaining certifications.
  • Work with project management to develop new products while driving organized development processes.
  • Support manufacturing when needed.
  • Technical lead on assigned product lines.
Requirements:
  • BS in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong ability to work on a team and drive collaboration
  • Ability to present technical work to business teams and interact with outside suppliers
  • Self-motivated and organized
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.

Posted 2026-06-11

Recommended Jobs

Cable Technician - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology
Arlington, VA

Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the glob…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-20

Security Officer - Armed

Allied Universal
Fairfax, VA

Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-27

HR Coordinator - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Trolley Hospitality Companies
Henrico, VA

Job Description Job Description About Us: Trolley Hospitality Companies is a Richmond-based hospitality company comprised of catering, vending, deli, and corporate dining divisions in both the…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-11

Sr. Director, Membership, Communications, and Industry Relations

US Dairy Export Council
Arlington, VA

Job Description Job Description The Senior Director of Media and Stakeholder Engagement, supports the SVP of Membership, Communications, and Industry Relations in developing and executing integra…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-05

General Application

Data Trust
Arlington, VA

Job Description Job Description Salary: Not finding what you're hoping for? Please submit your resume anyway! We're always eager to hear from talented candidates. Based on your background …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08

Practice Development Manager (BC Consumables)

AbbVie
Alexandria, VA

Company Description At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-24

Medical Scribe

ScribeAmerica
Fairfax, VA

20 years ago we set the standard for medical scribes. Today we’re redefining it. ScribeAmerica is a growing organization with real opportunities to advance your career in the healthcare field. Join p…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-16

OB Hospitalist - Director Opportunity - Petersburg

Optigy Group
Petersburg, VA

"OB Hospitalist Site Director Position Summary: As part of the Ob Hospitalist clinical team, an Ob Hospitalist embraces delivering a quality OB Hospitalist program Value-Based culture. OB Sit…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-26

Travel Registered Nurse Dialysis Job

Richmond, VA

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care to patients undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This ro…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-10

NCIS Systems Administrator | Night Shift | Active Top Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology
Quantico, VA

Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the glob…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-27