Scientist I (Coatings)

About the role

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Independent ownership of project work and complete accountability for projects of intermediate complexity
• Sample preparation, testing and application without the need for validation by their immediate supervisor
• Operation of laboratory manufacturing and testing equipment with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve difficulties
• Serve as a team member/Project Manager in Customization or New Solution/Technology Projects
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Prepare internal and external reports
• Active support of a safe working environment for all employees and visitors
• Travel to other Hempel facilities or customers, some international travel

Requirements

• Demonstrates a high level in the quality of their work with a track record of reproducible results
• Effective communication with Work Contacts such as peers, manager and other internal departments as well as customers
• Advanced level of formulation knowledge in one or more technology areas as demonstrated by the ability to make complex formulation adjustments, including raw material choice, to modify properties as required with little to no supervision
• Advanced level knowledge of testing procedures as demonstrated by the ability to operate advanced equipment or perform complex testing with very limited supervision
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations such as stoichiometry
• Ability to complete reporting requirements such as maintaining a laboratory notebook and/or generating customer ready reports using Microsoft Office to accurately document activities
• Work well in a team atmosphere

Qualifications

• BA, BS or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering , Polymer Chemistry or related field OR equivalent years of related experience
• 1-2+ years’ experience in Coatings or a closely related field preferred

Skills

• Advanced level of formulation knowledge in one or more technology areas
• Advanced level knowledge of testing procedures
• Intermediate mathematical calculations
• Reporting requirements
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

What's in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately