Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The R&D Chemist is a key member of the R&D Team, primarily supporting the Coatings, Paint, and Construction markets. This role involves hands-on sample preparation, characterization, and performance testing, with a focus on providing technical support to the Sales Coating team. Additionally, the R&D Chemist also provides analytical support to R&D, QC/Production, and customers. This position reports to the Director of Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Coatings Project Support (~90%)
  • Tests formulations and products for Coatings, Paints, and related applications.
  • Conducts lab bench work for product development, including preparation, characterization, and testing of polymer samples.
  • Collaborates with the Sales Coating team to evaluate and optimize recipes for various applications.
  • Supports business initiatives by communicating product capabilities and assisting in resolving customer issues.
  • Scales up new products from laboratory to full commercialization.
  • Maintains organized lab data and provides test reports as required.
• Analytical Support (~10%)
  • Literature searches to acquire knowledge and develop testing methods.
  • Provides analytical support to R&D, QC/Production, and customers.
  • Coordinates with other technical departments for the use of lab and analytical equipment.
  • Collaborates with QC and Manufacturing groups to resolve customer and production issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or any other related field (Chemical Engineer, Material Science) preferred, but will consider a combination of education and direct coatings or formulation experience.
• 2 years of lab experience in water-based coating formulation and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Open-minded, creative, and innovative.

Technical Skills and Expertise

• Proficiency in chemistry concepts related to the formulation, characterization, and testing of water-based polymers for coating applications.
• Knowledge of formulation components-performance properties interactions is required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation techniques (GC, FTIR, particle size analysis, DSC, DMA, rheology) is a plus but not required.
• Ability to safely handle various raw materials and water-based polymer chemistries, including flammables and solvents.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and design of experiments methods.

Job Tags

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