Coating Chemist - LOCAL

Customer focused manufacturer is seeking a degreed chemist with a few years of architectural coatings experience to work on formulating new products and updating existing products. Our client offers excellent benefits and everyday offers a change in projects.

• Develop new formulas based on organizational needs, sample requests, and product specifications.
• Analyze existing formulas to identify areas requiring improvement, modification, or additional testing.
• Perform quality assurance testing and establish acceptance criteria throughout testing and production cycles.
• Report and analyze test results for fellow Chemists, Laboratory personnel, Sales team members, and customers.
• Follow production batches and assist Production with process or quality problems as needed.
• Identify issues with current products, materials, and tools and develop solutions.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in adherence to applicable international, federal, state, and local chemical regulations.
• Support company-wide compliance with product stewardship requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and GHS.
• Review supplier and company SDSs and ensure accurate information is reflected in labels, Cimpro, Formulator, Sage X-3 shipping sheets, and transportation documentation.
• Consult with associates and supervisors regarding safety, chemical, or handling concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all prescribed safety rules.
• Stay current on industry trends, scientific literature, alternative materials, and emerging technologies.
• Research new materials, equipment, and technologies to develop new formula prototypes for review and testing.
• Travel to customer locations and trade shows to meet with technical and non-technical representatives regarding products, applications, and customer needs.
• Communicate effectively with Sales and directly with customers to ensure project advancement.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Salary will be based on experience presented

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field
• Strong formulation and product development experience
• Paint and coatings experience strongly preferred
• Waterborne and/or solvent borne formulation experience
• Direct-to-metal coating experience preferred
• Experience modifying formulations based on customer requirements
• Quality assurance and laboratory testing experience
• Production batch support and troubleshooting
• Basic laboratory equipment experience
• Ability to research raw materials, equipment, and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of chemical safety and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, GHS, and product stewardship requirements
• SDS experience
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel up to 10%