Chemist II

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).