Coatings Chemist

Crafco, Inc. is seeking a Coatings Chemist at our New Corporate Office & Lab Facility in Phoenix, AZ. The Coatings Chemist is responsible for product development, formulations, specification development, performance studies and improvements, quality oversight, manufacturing process and product improvements, for Crafco sealcoat, coatings and paints. The Coatings Chemist must understand the plant systems and manufacture. The Coatings Chemist must have an extensive understanding of applicable specifications; required product performance characteristics; raw materials; experimental methods and have very good computer and communications skills. This position offers a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Holiday, Personal & Sick Pay, Maternity Leave and more. Key Responsibilities Product Development Duties Lead technical development of products both new and improvements to current products. Communicate and interact with Crafco Product Manager, Sales and Marketing and customers to determine needed characteristics of desired products. Take the lead on projects and work with lab technicians on projects Identify appropriate raw materials needed to achieve desired characteristics Design and oversee studies to be performed by Crafco or outside sources to develop product formulations Design and oversee verification evaluations for developed products Develop manufacturing instructions and procedures at production plants Assist in design and development of packaging materials and processes for products if needed Work with Quality Assurance to develop quality control procedures for raw materials and finished products for production plants Report on progress at periodic engineering and management meetings Develop product specifications, test procedures, use instructions, and information for other literature as needed Put forth new and innovative product types that could be offered by the company Technical Support Duties Understand Crafco/Ergon production capabilities and communicate on improvements and design Understand application procedures. Work with Product Manager to provide answers to customer questions and recommendations on product specifications, properties, performance, use, applicability, etc. Develop and deliver presentations on products or processes within the company and to customers or trade organizations as needed. Have a good understanding of competitive product characteristics and performance Participate in applicable trade and technical organizations Production Process Duties Oversee raw materials and finished product quality results at production plants to determine if adjustments in formulations or processes are needed Evaluate and recommend alternative raw material sources and types for use in production Establish working relationships with plant production and quality personnel Maintain up to date formulations and manufacturing instructions for assigned products at plants for assigned products Monitor LIMS for Quality Data and act based on statistics Product and Process Improvement Duties Optimize formulations considering specification conformance and production quality results Develop plans and procedures to improve manufacturing processes as appropriate Evaluate new types of raw materials, formulations and production methods to improve product performance and/or reduce costs Keep aware and report on new technologies, raw materials, processes, and industry changes that may influence company products Qualifications BS degree in an appropriate scientific field Minimum of 3 year related work experience in coating products Minimum 3 years related experience in product development Working knowledge of email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs Working knowledge of MRP systems Ability for up to approximately 25% travel when needed Ability to lift 50 lbs Must have a clean driving record Crafco, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ergon, Inc.