What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coatings Chemist position at Potters Industries Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
The Coatings Chemist will be responsible for performing technical development and formulation of paint systems that align with company business goals and objectives. They will serve as a technical expert that supports and tests product enhancements, quality improvements, and customer requests.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Manage QC laboratory personnel while collaboratively working with the team to develop and improve products
- Establishes guidelines and criteria for acceptance and testing of chemical raw-materials in finished blends; Research and develop new products while maintaining existing product lines through formulation and product optimization
- Evaluate raw materials and suppliers to make recommendations on use, supplier and cost; Develops specifications for new and / or reformulated product
- Conducts quality control testing and develop methods in a manufacturing environment; Coordinates and / or creates QC and R&D activities including formulation, processing, testing and application.
- Continually endeavors to improve the quality, production, and cost of existing formulas; Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing issues related to quality and formulation
- Formulates new products, from development to commercialization, within defined company, industry, and regulatory parameters
- Prepares product registration documentation and product chemistry packages to meet regulatory requirements.
- Works directly with customers to confirm specification compliance, concerns and compatibility
- Works directly with State Departments of Transportation to authorize the use of our products.
- Works directly with sales representatives to improve current and new formulas
- Manages department with safety first to ensure compliance with Potters environmental, health, and safety policies
- Support quality control during production; Assist with production when needed
- Additional Duties assigned by manager
Minimum Requirements :
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field
3 to 5 Years in a Coating or Chemical Industry
3 to 5 years of Manufacturing QC or R&D Lab Environment
3 to 5 years of Managing a staff, a plus
Knowledge of colorimetry, rheology, polymer chemistry and paint applications
Formulation Software experience
Knowledge of specifications and test methods from Federal and State DOTs, AASHTO, ASTM and EPA
