Waterbased Wood Coatings Chemist

Solvent Based OEM Wood Coatings Chemist

This is a growing coatings company that affords a great culture to grow and feel valued making a difference! If you're looking for place to call home, and be part of something great, call me today!

Looking for a Senior Chemist level individual who is an independent contributor for wood coatings with 5-10+ years of experience.

The chemistries focus on waterborne coating for wood cabinets, wood furniture.

This position will primarily involve developing new products, learning and maintaining our existing product lines and software, mentoring other staff members, and collaborating with other departments.

This position reports directly to the Technical Director.

Salary $75,000 - $95,000

• M, 401(K), Profit Sharing, Vacation Career development, and more.

• BS in Chemistry or relevant field with 5-10 years’ experience formulating WATER BASED wood coatings.
• A strong formulations chemist with experience taking products through manufacturing, assisting in plant support.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the differences in products and application.
• Must have a complete understanding of application equipment.
• Must have a complete understanding of coating systems.
• Should have ability to formulate colors (color test to be administered).
• Have a familiarity with additives and their correlations in coatings.
• Have knowledge with testing parameters; KCMA, AWI, ASTM etc…
• Be able to communicate between departments and remain objective.