Sr. Paint Formulation Chemist

They have one of the widest selections of paints and finishes for arts, crafts, and home decorating. They are looking for a Sr. Formulation Chemist that has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field. 5 years coatings formulation, and knowledge of acrylic resins and pigments. This is a great opportunity to grow your career and experience with a company that is growing fast and invests in their employees!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Paint Formulation Chemist is expected to achieve the following accountabilities while ensuring the highest regard to Safety, Quality, Productivity and Efficiency:

Formulation Cost Savings and Material Consolidation

• Implementation of formula adjustments targeting inefficient uses of materials or use of alternate materials.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives and quality improvements of existing products to include: Consolidation of raw materials, reduction of redundant raw materials, identification of alternative sources of materials
• Ensure accurate qualification of new raw materials for new products
• Interface with Purchasing to further develop supplier relationships related to Cost Savings Initiatives.
  
  

Process Improvements

• Maintain efficient Control measures to include, but not limited to: Submission of Product Status Reports, Product Performance Stability Tests for all formulation changes and new products, Quality Problem resolution and corrective action system.
• Proactive formulation enhancements to improve efficiencies and consistency in manufacturing.
• Interact with Production Staff to ensure understanding of product requirements and improvements.
• Work with Production Management regarding manufacturing and/or procedural process improvements for all products.
  
  

New Formulations

• Develop innovative paint products and specialty finishes.
• Conduct laboratory testing to assist Technical Manager in making qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  
  

Laboratory Support and Compliance

• On-time and accurate Product Testing and Product Feedback tracking to ensure efficient development process.
• Effective utilization of standard testing protocol to ensure products are created to satisfy requirements.
• Ensure positive Customer Service support and interaction to ensure timely resolution customer concerns.
• Provide product support or assistance to chemists, technicians and lab support.
• Self-educate and integrate new technologies associated with the growing demands of the market.
• Provide Technical – Educational support or assistance to chemists, technicians and lab support.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization and efficiency of the Lab
  
  

Accountabilities may also include other related activities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.

• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kelly Carson at kcarson@cps4jobs.com.
  
  

JO: 210.24KC

Salary

$80,000 - $90,000

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or related
• Experience formulating acrylic (preferably water-based) coatings. These can be architectural or arts/crafts paint
• Minimum of 5 years formulation development experience in liquid coatings – acrylic latex paints are of highest interest
• Knowledge of specialty acrylic resins, pigments and other raw materials in acrylic paints and specialty finishes markets
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kelly Carson at kcarson@cps4jobs.com.
  
  

JO: 210.24KC