Where is the Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM role at Axalta based?

This role is based in Houston, TX.

How many years of experience does this Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM role require?

The posting calls for 5–10 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM role?

Salt fog testing, Cyclic corrosion testing (CCT), Humidity chamber testing, Xenon arc weathering, QUV weathering.

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Senior Scientist - CB3 - NM

Axalta · Houston, TX1mo agoverified 23 h ago

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Manage coatings testing lab, ISO-17025 program, weathering/ corrosion testing and lab staff

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own an ISO-17025 accredited coatings lab — salt fog, CCT, Xenon Arc and QUV weathering — for a $6.5B pure-play coatings company.

Might not be for you. Lab-management and audit/documentation heavy; less open-ended formulation R&D than a bench scientist role.

Bench and deskManages people Senior hires only Realistic requirements

Core polymer roletesting methodology and techniques relating to Coatings, Plastics, Composites, Polymers; coating characterization testing methods; ISO-17025 paint test lab

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 5–10 yrs
Industry: Coatings
Role: Quality / Testing

Materials

Coatings384 roles Polymers401 roles Plastics319 roles Composites532 roles

Techniques

Salt fog testingCyclic corrosion testing (CCT)1 roleHumidity chamber testingXenon arc weatheringQUV weathering1 roleCoating characterization methodsDesign of experiment (DOE)4 roles

Role details

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a

Senior Scientist

to join us at our facility in

Houston, TX

Summary

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $6.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking an experienced individual to join our General Industrial Coatings Technology Group in Houston, Texas. The Senior Chemist will manage the testing lab area and personnel. They will be responsible for daily activities, coordinate test projects, organize and maintain ISO-17025 program and certifications, coordinate multi-site testing, understand and interpret paint test specifications and OEM testing program processes for General Industrial Americas regional business segments. The role of Senior Chemist will report to the Team Manager.

Responsibilities

Apply statistical methods to investigate problems and analyze results.
Organize objectives, set milestones and deliver results against aggressive timelines.
Assign, track and provide updates on multiple technical projects submitted to the Testing Lab.
Administer an established ISO-17025-2017 program. Includes internal and external audits, training, required documentation and equipment calibrations. Identify possible scope expansion opportunities.
Maintain and monitor various types of laboratory equipment to include DI Water System, Salt Fog, CCT and Humidity chambers. Maintain and monitor artificial weathering equipment such as Xenon Arc and QUV chambers.
Network and coordinate with internal and external testing lab sites.
Manage costs and test center budget.

Qualifications

Incumbent must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and in a safe manner. The items listed below represent some of the knowledge, skills, and experience required.
BS/MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Coatings is preferred. Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science related fields with applicable work experience.
Must have at least 5-10 years of practical R&D or test lab experience. Laboratory management or technical leadership experience preferred.
Experience in testing methodology and techniques relating to Coatings, Plastics, Composites, Polymers is a plus.
Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate & run instrumentation and interpret results.
Knowledge of design of experiment (DOE) techniques and statistical analysis.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Willingness and ability to travel if needed.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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