Main Responsibilities

• Prepare lab samples and customer trail batches to compare the quality of the samples.
• Manipulate new or existing formulations to obtain required properties through adjustment of raw materials or processing parameters that meet customer expectations and are commercially successful.
• Maintain concise and accurate record keeping ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
• Provide technical assistance to internal departments and customers.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal customers, and external customers.
• Conduct performance and quality tests throughout the process as required.
• Ensure and maintain a safe and orderly working environment for all employees.
• Assist with manufacturing scale up of batches and formulations.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or closely related field, or 6+ years of solvent based laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of formulation experience including direct experience with solvent borne coatings systems (alkyd, amino chemistries with acid cure).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experiments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of proficiency with multiple computer systems (Office 365, Product Vision, D365, Salesforce).
• Able to work in a team environment, complying with required housekeeping and safety expectations.
• Detail oriented and the ability to comply with internal reporting requirements (notebooks, formulation sheets).