R&D Chemist (coatings)

Cleveland, Ohio, United States


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Type: Permanent

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Industry: Manufacturing & Dist / Chemical

Company: The Chatham Group

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Date Posted: 04/18/2024

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Title: R&D- Staff Chemist (Coatings)

Location: Cleveland, OH, Area


 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

This position is responsible for Product Development of moderately complex products, Design and experiment, and performing technical base investigation in developing products within the Automotive team. The individual will have opportunities to gain experience in broad Automotive coating technologies, demonstrate leadership, and create a companywide impact on new product developments.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leading and formulating new product development projects.
    • Formulating existing products for improvements.
    • Aid in resolving technical challenges associated with scaling up, maintaining quality, and addressing manufacturing issues related to formulas.
    • Test and assess developed products, compile Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Product Data Sheets (PDS), and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
    • Deliver technical support to key stakeholders from sourcing, technical, operation, and marketing for a variety of cross-functional activities.
    • Capability to concurrently manage 2-3 R&D projects, involving collaboration with other departments.
    • Proficiency in organizing and interpreting data.
    • Prepare and deliver technical reports and training presentations as needed.
    • Capable of mentoring new chemists for their growth and success and, fostering effective collaboration with colleagues.
    • Collaborate within the Analytical, Application, R&D, Marketing, and Color teams.
    • Lead projects.
    • Always adhere to company safety standards; maintain safe operating procedures through a complete understanding of safety rules and lab procedures.
    • Additional duties as assigned.
    • Design and execute experiments, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
    • Manage the timely completion of projects.
    • Communicate lab results concisely via presentation, email, and/or lab reports.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• 7+ years of hands-on lab experience in the coating industry.
• 5+ years of experience in the paint and coating product development environment.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Valid Driver’s License

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• M.S. or PhD degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or another related field.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in 2-k Polyurethane, and waterborne coating systems.
• Understanding of reactive chemistries including epoxies and urethanes.
• In-depth understanding of coating formulation and how it relates to coating requirements.
• Experience working in the automotive vehicle refinish industry.
• Six sigma certifications beneficial (green or black belt preferred).
• Experience in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

 

Travel Requirements: 10%

 

 

 

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