Paint chemist

Role details

PAL ,LLC is a United States–based company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization operates within the Little Rock Metropolitan Area, supporting production-focused operations and services. The team work closely with partners and clients to provide reliable, efficient solutions that supports manufacturing process and operational activities. The company values practical innovation, workplace safety, and collaboration, providing opportunities for employees to contribute to continuous process improvements, product development, and quality excellence.

Individuals joining PAL, LLC can expect a collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth, continuous learning, and hands-on problem-solving.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Formulation Chemist role is based in the Little Rock Metropolitan Area. The Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing, formulating, and testing OEM coatings, protective coatings, paints, and related chemical products to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include developing new formulations, modifying existing products, designing and conducting laboratory experiments, and analyzing test data to optimize product properties such as adhesion, durability, color stability, and curing time.

Additional responsibilities include preparing technical and safety data sheets and collaborating with raw material vendors and providing technical support throughout product development. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, designing experiments, interpreting results, troubleshooting formulation challenges, and determining appropriate next steps to advance projects.

Qualifications

BS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline is preferred.

• Minimum of 5-year formulation experience with urethane, acrylic, or epoxy systems coupled with the understanding of chemical terms and materials used in those systems.