Chemist Coatings Formulations
Sr Coatings Formulation Scientist
Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
Job Description:
Immediate need for a Sr. Coatings Formulation Scientist based out of our Innovation Technical Center. Reporting to the R&D Manager of Thermosetting, the selected individual will provide senior level research and development expertise to identify, develop, scale up and commercialize innovative chemical solutions for the coatings industry. We seek a seasoned individual possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to formulate, apply and evaluate new chemistries into novel coatings and adhesives. The successful candidate will collaborate with representatives from a cross-functional team to identify trends, consumer insights and new market opportunities. If you enjoy the coatings and formulation science and possess a desire to interface and consult with our customers in the field, we’d like to learn more about you!
Responsibilities:
Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
Job Description:
Immediate need for a Sr. Coatings Formulation Scientist based out of our Innovation Technical Center. Reporting to the R&D Manager of Thermosetting, the selected individual will provide senior level research and development expertise to identify, develop, scale up and commercialize innovative chemical solutions for the coatings industry. We seek a seasoned individual possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to formulate, apply and evaluate new chemistries into novel coatings and adhesives. The successful candidate will collaborate with representatives from a cross-functional team to identify trends, consumer insights and new market opportunities. If you enjoy the coatings and formulation science and possess a desire to interface and consult with our customers in the field, we’d like to learn more about you!
Responsibilities:
- Conducting lab experiments to gain a deep understanding of coatings and resins products and base formulations to develop novel coatings
- Utilizing scientific and technical expertise to identify customer insights and new technologies
- Interacting and presenting technical findings to internal and external audiences
- Demonstrating leadership and technical expertise in the lab and field
- Demonstrating the ability to collaborate with a cross functional team to accomplish objectives
- Fostering a safe work environment and complying with all laws, rules and regulations
- Using Formulating Software, Design of Experiment other computer based statistical tools
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science or higher in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Polymer Science/Engineering
- Ten (10) or more years’ Technical and application experience in one or more of the following:
- Industrial Coatings
- Paint
- Additives
- Heavy Duty Maintenance
- Direct to Metal Coatings
- Corrosion Resistant Coatings
- Chemical Resistant Coatings
- 2-Component, Thermoset
- Experience in technical research and development (academic research experience is applicable)
- Formulating, applying, curing and evaluating high performance coatings
- Experience using amine curing agents in the production of epoxy, polyurethane, polyester and/or acrylic based coatings
- Experience with phenolic, epoxy, polyester and/or acrylic based thermoset coatings
- Willing and able to travel up to 25%including some international travel
- PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry
- Experience formulating amine based ambient cured coatings and formulating phenolic based thermoset coatings
- Experience with adhesive formulations
- Project Management Experience
- Experience in roles with significant customer interaction
- Experience bringing products from concept to commercialization
- Project management and leadership experience
State
GA
GA
Position Id
EB-1217760131
EB-1217760131