Chemist

Description:

He/she works closely with other members of the technical team to design experiments, develop paint and coating formulations, and test them according to standard protocols • He/she collects and reports data and ensures experiments are conducted in an accurate, complete, and efficient manner • Fundamental skills for the role include ability to communicate effectively, organizational skills, team-work, and observational skills • All work shall be performed with adherence to Dunn Edwards' environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and procedures • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chemist will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practices, concepts, and procedures as it relates to the design, making, and performance testing of paint and coatings formulations • He/she operates independently and with mentorship and guidance from experienced members of the technical team to understand and execute project assignments in a timely manner • Develops a thorough knowledge of coating raw materials, formulation science, and experimental design • Builds a strong understanding of Dunn Edwards products and capabilities, the competitive landscape, and market trends and needs • Maintains good records, prepares project presentations, and communicates experimental results to the technical team as necessary • Reviews opportunities for process and product improvements with the Group Leader • Creates and maintains an orderly and professional workspace with adherence to good housekeeping practices • Participates in safety inspections and conduct all work in a manner consistent with safety best practices • Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities • The Chemist may occasionally mentor, train, and/or direct the work of Technicians and Junior Chemists • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals • Additional Information: This role may require some interaction with other departments, including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory, and/or Marketing to address specific needs • As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior • Observe all safety procedures • Report any unsafe condition to the Production Supervisor or Plant Manager at once • Emergency Response & Evacuation (i.e., 29 CFR 1910.120 and GISO 5192) • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel • Reach with hands and arms • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Make notes on the specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above • This position is split between working on the computer and spending time in the lab making batches • Work near moving mechanical parts • Make notes on the specific job duties that are affected by the environmental conditions selected above The Chemist will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practices, concepts, and procedures as it relates to the design, making, and performance testing of paint and coatings formulations. He/she operates independently and with mentorship and guidance from experienced members of the technical team to understand and execute project assignments in a timely manner.

Develops a thorough knowledge of coating raw materials, formulation science, and experimental design. Builds a strong understanding of Dunn Edwards products and capabilities, the competitive landscape, and market trends and needs. Occasionally mentors, trains, and directs the work of Technicians and Associate Chemists.

Maintains good records, prepares project presentations, and communicates experimental results to the technical team as necessary. Reviews opportunities for process and product improvements with the Group Leader. Creates and maintains an orderly and professional workspace with adherence to good housekeeping practices. Participates in safety inspections and conduct all work in a manner consistent with safety best practices.

Skills:

Chemistry, coating, paint manufacturing, Laboratory, Wet chemistry

Top Skills Details:

Chemistry,coating,paint manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Qualifications • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A.) from an accredited, four-year college or university; and at least four years of related coatings or other formulation experience; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience • Experience with successful new product development and commercialization • Demonstrated track record/examples of innovation • Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, patents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations • Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations • Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis • Computer Skills: Proficiency with MS Office • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables • HMIS Training (i.e., Hazard Communication: 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GISO 5194)

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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