Formulation Chemist

My name is Rick Alexander, Chemical Coatings Talent Acquisition at Master Recruiters of Davidson.

My Client's Position is in Florida and is looking for a Formulation Chemist with at least 5 years of experience in Architectural Coatings, Sealants, or Adhesives.

Position Summary

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Formulation Chemist with experience in architectural coatings, sealants, adhesives, or related products. This role will support product development, formulation optimization, quality improvement, and technical support activities for water-based products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain commercial formulations for water-based coatings, roof coatings, caulks, adhesives, sealants, and related products.
• Collaborate with technical leadership to understand product performance requirements and develop formulations that meet established objectives.
• Prepare experimental laboratory batches, conduct performance testing, analyze results, and refine formulations as needed.
• Evaluate competitive products and industry benchmarks to support product development initiatives.
• Work closely with raw material suppliers to identify ingredients and technologies that address customer and product performance requirements.
• Coordinate technical service requests with suppliers and external laboratories when specialized testing is required.
• Assist in maintaining and updating formulation databases used for manufacturing and product management.
• Support quality control activities and assist with troubleshooting products exhibiting unusual properties or performance characteristics.
• Investigate production and quality issues and help identify corrective actions and process improvements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining product documentation, including safety and technical information.
• Participate in product durability and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to the creation of technical and sales-support materials.
• Evaluate product application characteristics using standard laboratory application methods, including brush, roller, and spray techniques.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or another related physical science discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of formulation experience in one or more of the following areas: Architectural coatings
• Roof coatings
• Sealants
• Adhesives

Preferred Skills

• Strong laboratory formulation and testing experience.
• Knowledge of water-based coating technologies.
• Familiarity with raw material evaluation and supplier collaboration.
• Experience with quality control, troubleshooting, and product performance testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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