R&D Chemist

Works at the bench to develop chemical formulations for new or modified products in conformance with corporate design and development procedure

• Evaluates alternate raw materials or process modifications to optimize product cost and plant efficiency
• Conducts / coordinates analytical work
• Maintains complete records of all laboratory work and prepares progress reports delivered in written form or orally
• Capable of developing detailed test plans that enable validation of key properties, potential failure modes, and cost / performance attributes
• Capable of analyzing test results and establishes appropriate course of action
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with vendors, customers and other departments to ensure the timely completion of projects
• Researches and investigates new technology or new product opportunities that are consistent with the Marketing direction or strategic direction of the company
• Recommends changes in procedures for development and testing of current or new products
• Defects, analyzes and solves product problems resulting from field complaints, and/or quality issues
• Continuously improves skills and overall job knowledge to take on greater responsibilities through training both on the job as well as by external seminars
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Dave Maxwell at [email protected].
  
  

JO: 88.24DM

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related science
• Three – seven years of experience in product development of latex based paints and coatings
• Capable of working with diverse cross functional product-development teams
• Ability to develop plans based on stated project objectives
• Ability to identify new opportunities and recommend appropriate course of action
• Ability to analyze problems and provide clear recommendations
• Willing and capable to help solve technical challenges encountered by Customers, Operations, Marketing, and Sales
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision and can manage own workload
• Approximately 10-20% travel
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Dave Maxwell at [email protected].
  
  

JO: 88.24DM