R&D- Associate Chemist Color Science

The Associate Chemist position in our Coil Coatings division that is responsible for a variety of exciting activities related to developing new technologies and new platforms in our high performance coatings.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.

Work closely with a mentor chemist developing reformulating maintaining and enhancing products through planning executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
Display a basic working knowledge of the use of chemicals raw materials substrate preparation and use instruments commonly found in a lab environment
Responsible for inputting data data analysis and technical documentation daily into lab books or a database.
Function under substantial supervision but may lead individual or group projects. Responsible for training other employees in formulating guidelines and best practices.
Utilize advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that consumer can perceive and will desire.
Perform basic paint making processes meets manufactures specifications
Perform basic coating formulations applications and physical/performance testing methods
Review lab technician color matches and approve final composition.
Provide customers accurate product information based on incoming request.
Support laboratory project prioritization and have provide intermediate level response to customer.
Provide timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints raw material issues manufacturing problems and support existing and new product development
Adhere to company safety standards at all times
Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g. OPT CPT H1B EB-1etc.)
Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Computer knowledge for basic inputting communication and data analysis
Experience working with MS Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1 year industrial coatings Chemist lab experience
1-2 years of professional coatings formulation experience or a combination of academic lab and or Internships /Co-op experience
Strong color matching skills in solid shade and effect coatings

Travel Requirements: 15%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future including conversion to H-1B visa.