Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM

Axalta is a leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture, and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial, and architectural and decorative sectors, with a legacy of over 150 years in the industry and a workforce of over 12,000 employees globally.

About the role

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Chemist to join our General Industrial Coatings Technology Group in Houston, Texas. This role will manage the testing lab area and personnel, coordinate test projects, and maintain the ISO-17025 program and certifications. The Senior Chemist will report to the Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical methods to investigate problems and analyze results.
• Organize objectives, set milestones, and deliver results against aggressive timelines.
• Assign, track, and provide updates on multiple technical projects submitted to the Testing Lab.
• Administer an established ISO-17025-2017 program, including internal and external audits, training, required documentation, and equipment calibrations.
• Identify possible scope expansion opportunities.
• Maintain and monitor various types of laboratory equipment, including DI Water System, Salt Fog, CCT, Humidity chambers, Xenon Arc, and QUV chambers.
• Network and coordinate with internal and external testing lab sites.
• Manage costs and test center budget.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Coatings is preferred. Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science-related fields with applicable work experience.
• At least 5-10 years of practical R&D or test lab experience. Laboratory management or technical leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience in testing methodology and techniques relating to Coatings, Plastics, Composites, or Polymers is a plus.
• Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate and run instrumentation, and interpret results.
• Knowledge of design of experiment (DOE) techniques and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed.

About Axalta

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving four end markets—Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle—across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. With a diverse global footprint, we deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We are committed to sustainability, with a 2040 carbon neutrality goal and 10 other sustainability initiatives.