Scientist II

Location: Dallas, TX (2728 Empire Central)

Job title: Scientist I

Company: Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. We provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

A Scientist I performs sample preparation and, under the limited supervision of their direct manager, carries out experiments and completes tasks with an advanced level of judgment and independent thinking.

• Independent ownership of project work and complete accountability for projects of intermediate complexity
• Sample preparation, testing and application without the need for validation by their immediate supervisor
• Operation of laboratory manufacturing and testing equipment with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve difficulties
• Advanced understanding of formulation techniques and raw materials in one or more technology areas
• Serve as a team member/Project Manager in Customization or New Solution/Technology Projects
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Preparation of internal and external reports
• Good housekeeping by maintaining a 6S work environment
• Active support of a safe working environment for all employees and visitors
• Travel to other Hempel facilities or customers, some international travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrates a high level in the quality of their work with a track record of reproducible results
• Effective communication with work contacts such as peers, manager and other internal departments as well as customers
• Ability to work to a timeline, effectively communicate obstacles and self-prioritize work activities
• Advanced level of formulation knowledge in one or more technology areas as demonstrated by the ability to make complex formulation adjustments, including raw material choice, to modify properties as required with little to no supervision
• Advanced level knowledge of testing procedures as demonstrated by the ability to operate advanced equipment or perform complex testing with very limited supervision
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations such as stoichiometry
• Ability to complete reporting requirements such as maintaining a laboratory notebook and/or generating customer ready reports using Microsoft Office to accurately document activities
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• BA, BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry or related field OR equivalent years of related experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in Coatings or a closely related field, but time in position does not justify promotion to this level

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave
• A strong flexibility policy allowing employees to thrive both in their job and privately

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position requires the ability to work in a laboratory environment which can include solvents, dust and other chemicals. This position requires the employee to be able to perform normal physical labor in relation to the laboratory manufacture and application of coatings samples.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, general office environment. Occasional duties in high noise areas requiring hearing protection are required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift containers up to 50 lbs.,

the ability to wear PPE as required, and the ability to stand for up to 2 hour periods.