Solvent Based OEM Wood Coatings Chemist

Role details

This is a growing coatings company that affords a great culture to grow and feel valued making a difference! If you’re looking for a place to call home, and be part of something great, call me today!

Looking for a Senior Chemist level individual who is an independent contributor for wood coatings with 5-10+ years of experience.

• The chemistries focus on solvent based coatings for wood cabinets, wood furniture.
• This position will primarily involve developing new products, learning and maintaining our existing product lines and software, mentoring other staff members, and collaborating with other departments.
• This position reports directly to the Technical Director.

Salary

$75,000 - $95,000

Benefits

M, 401(K), Profit Sharing, Vacation, Career development, and more.

Experience

• BS in Chemistry or relevant field with 5-10 years’ experience formulating SOLVENT BASED wood coatings. A strong formulations chemist with experience taking products through manufacturing, assisting in plant support.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the differences in products and applications.
• Must have a complete understanding of application equipment.
• Must have a complete understanding of coating systems.
• Should have ability to formulate colors (color test to be administered).
• Have a familiarity with additives and their correlations in coatings.
• Have knowledge with testing parameters; KCMA, AWI, ASTM etc…
• Be able to communicate between departments and remain objective.
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at [email protected].

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