Chemist

Job Title

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Utilize manual and develop capability in automated application techniques
• Interact with commercial and internal support teams to gain understanding of OEM and customer requirements
• Interact with suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Travels to customer sites to observe new product trials
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations, adhering to project schedule
• Utilize lab-scale dispersing equipment to prepare lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Interact with internal technical and operations teams to gain understanding of coatings and manufacturing process requirements
• Interact with raw material and equipment suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Follow manufacturing scale-up trials on and off-site
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for management review, adhering to project schedule

Position Qualifications

• College degree in a science-related field required
• 1- 2+ years of applicable experience
• Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability and desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills, office/word/excel

Communication Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Able and available to travel up to 25% of the time to meet company and customer objectives
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to see color via color test rating

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.