Pigment Dispersion Chemist

This is an exciting position open due to promotion! If you have a couple of years of experience formulating pigment dispersions, and doing color matching, this could be a career move you’ll never forget! Amazing company culture, opportunity to grow technically and professionally!The main responsibilities are product development of pigment and thickening formulations for composites. Examples of end uses are construction, automotive, recreation and infrastructure. The position is hands on with formulating, compounding and molding. The candidate should be mechanically inclined as well as have strong knowledge of chemistry. The individual will support the product leader pigment dispersions on laboratory work, maintaining equipment, and authoring technical reports. Organization and project management skills are important. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.Salary$75,000 - $110,000 + 10% BonusBenefitsM, D, L, 401K, relocation package is comprehensive, tuition reimbursement, vacation timeDesired Experience:1+ year formulating pigment dispersion and color matching1+ year formulating or compounding resinsMolding or fabricating compositesFormulation or compounding of unsaturated polyester and epoxy vinyl ester resinsRequired Skills:Hands-on laboratory skillsExcellent organizational and project management skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsInterpersonal skills for customer and colleague collaborationMicrosoft OfficeAdditional Desired Skills and Characteristics:Color matching and weathering testingKnowledge of physical testing and mechanical propertiesCreativity, curiosity, mechanically inclined, problem solving, time management, and ability to seek out and find new opportunities for pigments and resin formulationsPassion to create and ability to use chemistry and composite fabrication methods to solve real-world technical challengesMinimal travel, less than 5%Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorshipIf you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.JO: 33.26SK