Sr Chemist​/Scientist CA

Overview

There are many paint brands in North America, but only one is the best choice. Dunn-Edwards Paints prides itself on superior-performing products; first-class service from hard-working, knowledgeable employees; and our continued commitment to caring for our shared environment through our Greener by Design® philosophy.

Landmarks across the Southwest are beautified and protected by one brand:
Dunn-Edwards. Why? Because it’s the best paint around. With more than 170 stores, Dunn-Edwards is the region’s foremost manufacturer and supplier of exceptional-performing architectural and industrial coatings. We provide a complete line of paints, painting supplies and equipment for professional and quality-conscious clients.

Headquartered in Los Angeles for nearly 100 years, Dunn-Edwards grew from a small, family business yet — despite our decades-long growth — we have maintained much of that close-knit feeling. Simply put, we make the highest-quality products, provide industry-leading services, and have the best employees in the industry.

Dunn-Edwards is a steward of our environment:
Our mission has always been to provide the best-performing paint, in an environmentally friendly manner to protect the health and well-being of our customers, as well as the planet.

• True team atmosphere:
  You get to work with multiple departments that have a common goal — being committed to the service and success of people who paint. Respect, friendliness, professionalism and fun are the hallmarks of our company culture.
• Control your own destiny:
  We love seeing our people develop and advance in their careers. If you take great pride in your work, challenge yourself to continuously grow and want the opportunity to advance based on your performance and leadership, this might be just the place for you.
• World-class benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance program and more.

$85,000 - $130,000 per year

The Senior Chemist conducts research, product development, and production maintenance projects for the Product Development Lab at Dunn-Edwards. They work closely with other members of the technical team to design experiments, develop paint and coating formulations, and test them according to standard protocols. Data collection and reporting skills are critical components to the role, and experiments are conducted in an accurate, complete, and efficient manner.

Other fundamental competencies include effective communication ability, organizational skills, teamwork, and observational skills. All work shall be performed with adherence to Dunn-Edwards’ environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

The Senior Chemist will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practices, concepts, and procedures as it relates to the design, making, and performance testing of paint coatings and formulations. They are expected to operate independently with mentorship and guidance from experienced members of the technical team to understand and execute project assignments in a timely manner. The Senior Chemist will formulate new, market-leading products based on critical to quality (CTQ) metrics and optimize existing products to meet performance and regulatory requirements.

Production maintenance of current products for raw material qualifications and manufacturing efficiency is also a part of this role.

• Developing a thorough knowledge of coating raw materials, formulation science, and experimental design
• Building a strong understanding of Dunn-Edwards’ products and capabilities, the competitive landscape, and market trends and needs
• Maintain excellent working records, communicating experimental results to the technical team, and preparing and delivering project presentations for key stakeholders
• Collaborating with colleagues and contributing ideas to other project work
• Independently operating and interpreting results from coating-related analytical equipment, such as the rheometer, FTIR, and particle size analyzer
• Review opportunities for process and product improvement with the Group leader
• Occasion all…