Senior Chemist, R&D

About the role

A Senior Chemist within our Paints & Coatings (P&C) business, you will play a critical role in advancing innovative formulation technologies that support our customers and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental programs to develop and optimize chemical formulations, raw materials, and processes for P&C applications
• Independently analyze complex scientific data, draw conclusions, and recommend next steps to drive project success
• Lead technical workstreams and projects, defining objectives, timelines, and delivering against key milestones
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges, including chemical and physical stability, to meet performance expectations
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical methods and leverage techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP for formulation characterization
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to scale up technologies and support commercialization efforts
• Maintain and continuously improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, quality systems, and safety standards

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in developing and evaluating biocidal formulation stability in line with EPA and/or relevant regulatory guidelines
• Proven expertise in formulation systems such as solutions, emulsions, and dispersions, ideally within paints and coatings
• Strong knowledge of chemical synthesis techniques and ability to execute low- to medium-complexity reactions
• Advanced proficiency in analytical characterization methods (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS, ICP)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot formulation and performance challenges
• High level of scientific rigor, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality and reproducibility

Benefits

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.