Industrial Coatings Chemist - Epoxy

US Residents and Green Card Holders Only
We are working with a third-generation family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer to find their next formulations chemist in the Fond du Lac, Wi area. This niche company is in the middle of building out new product lines to support their large customer base in protective and industrial coatings. The right individual will bring a minimum of 2-3 years of direct coatings formulation experience and the ability to interface directly with customers/sales on developing a portfolio of new products.
Role & Responsibilities
As the R&D Chemist you will assist in formulating new products as requested by Marketing, assist in re-formulating current product lines for improvement, and assist in solving technical scale-up and manufacturing problems by ensuring the availability of quality and value engineered products which satisfy customer’s requirements and increase sales and profitability of the corporation.

• Formulation of existing and new projects for the Epoxy business line.
• Creative thinker that may see new application uses, market potential.
• Proficient Microsoft Office & Outlook
• This will be the lead chemist and own all product development, quality, and manufacturing aspects as it relates to the formulas.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Someone who enjoys a small company culture and works well with others. (75 people in company)
• Update and improve existing products, materials and test methods.
• Digitally maintain detailed technical records of lab work.
• Ability to multi-task and wear many hats daily, enjoy a variety in the work.
• Self-Motivated and Task Oriented. Knows how to monitor workload.
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, and Marketing in support of product scale-up, quality control, application testing, and other cross-functional activities.
• Strong Organizational Skills & Project Management Skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Test and evaluate products. Write SDS and keep low or no VOC Compliance.

Qualifications And Education Requirements
BS in Chemistry or Related Field
2-3 years of developing formulations from inception through scale up and commercialization
Strong understanding of epoxy formulations specific to coatings, adhesives and sealants
Technical service experience (phone, trade show, company visits) Travel less than 10%.
2+ Years