R&D- Chemist I

About the role

The Coil division is looking for a Chemist I who is adaptable and organized. The candidate should have a good understanding of coating chemistry and possess strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to assist in developing high-performance coil coatings. The position includes evaluating new polymers and raw materials. The chemist will also be responsible for managing and coordinating various laboratory operations, project management, and report creation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Evaluate different polymers for coil application
• Functioning under substantial supervision, but may lead individual or group projects
• Utilizing advanced technologies to develop products that demonstrate improvements and difference that customer can perceive and will desire
• Performing basic paint and paint making processes, meets manufactures specifications
• Performing basic coating formulations, applications, and physical/performance testing methods
• Providing timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
• Presenting data and finding for both internal and external communications
• Application and troubleshooting of digital printing and other coil coating systems
• Visiting manufacturing sites and/or application sites for monitoring or troubleshooting
• Assessment of weathering/corrosion test panels
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field
• 1 year of formulating experience and/or performing laboratory work
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Math knowledge
• Chemistry knowledge
• Experience with Design of Experiment

Preferred Qualifications

• Design For Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt Certification
• Knowledge of statistics and use of Mini Tab
• Understanding of the functions of typical raw materials used in coatings formulas and possible problems caused by raw materials

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage
• Security, retirement and saving benefits
• Generous time away from work package: personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays
• Bonus eligibility based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans

Travel

15% travel required.

Compensation

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.