R&D Chemist

Family-owned specialty chemical company is looking for experienced coatings formulators for their new laboratory in Florida. If you have a chemistry background and spent time in a paint and coatings laboratory this could be a great opportunity for you!Duties:Lab Formulation: Mix, blend, and compound raw materials at bench scale to create prototype paints and coatings.Application Testing: Apply coatings to steel, plastic, and wood substrates via hand spray or aerosol cans.Performance Evaluation: Conduct rigorous testing including gloss, flexibility, adhesion, weathering, and color matching.Data Logging: Maintain precise laboratory notebooks and document all test results and processing steps.Plant Support: Assist in processing trials to ensure lab formulas can be successfully manufactured in the plant.Salary$65,000 - $75,000BenefitsM/D/401KTechnical Qualifications:1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting within the paint and coatings industry.Basic understanding of polymer / paint chemistry, raw materials (resins, pigments, solvents, additives), and precise laboratory techniques.Experience with color matching and spray application.Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (Associates degree with strong industry experience considered).If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Devin Heffernan at dheffernan@cps4jobs.com.JO: 8.12.26DH