QC Chemist / T-Lab

Small family-owned chemical manufacturer is seeking a bachelor’s degreed chemist who has experience with automotive coating formulation to join their organization and perform formulation as well as troubleshoot for customers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing group with opportunities for growth! Company covers 95% of benefit costs too!

Responsibilities

Work directly with the end user customer or OEM to develop and/or improve paint formulas to satisfy their needs

Meet with suppliers and screen raw materials to identify the best candidates to develop projects as well as raw materials offsets in times of scarcity

Responsible for product scale up / first time batches and resolution of processing issues faced by manufacturing and / or quality control

Assist the quality department with the investigation of customer complaints and the subsequent generation of corrective action

Conducts research on current manufactured products to improve product performance

Processes assigned LRs in an accurate and timely manner, professionally documenting work utilizing lab notebooks and the LR system

Paints parts / panels to be used for testing and/or demonstration purposes

Maintains, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment and instruments

Assist in maintaining a professional, organized laboratory by keeping all laboratory equipment, fixtures, and common work areas clean and orderly

Other duties as assigned

Travel, domestic and international, can represent approximately 10% of the job

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits

M/D/V/PTO

Technical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in polymers & coatings technology

Minimum of 1 year of industry experience formulating coating, or commensurate work experience

Experience must include bench work in a transportation coating laboratory environment

Valid operator / driver’s license and Passport

Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality systems, with a focus on audits and root cause analysis

Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001)

Proficient in using quality tools and methodologies

Certified ISO 9001:2015 auditor

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, JMP a plus

Knowledge regarding coating + paint technology

Knowledge around Color Technology and Color Matching

Knowledge regarding paint test and application methods

DOE experience

Knowledge related to paint industry-related regulatory requirement

Customer specifications & material approval processes

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