Job Description

Job Mission

The scientist will actively engage & supervise tolling activity through joint lab synthesis for new product at tollers lab, support production trials for new products at tollers, and qualify tolled products through application testing. The ideal candidate would have a customer focused mindset, knowledge of coatings formulations and tests, and ability develop polymeric products for coating applications.

Key Job Accountabilities

Lead and/or support trials of Lubrizol's performance coating product lines including acrylic emulsions, hyperdispersants and polyurethane dispersions at tollers. Conduct testing for qualifying locally manufactured products and develop data package in support of demonstrating the value proposition of the product as relevant for the IMEA market. Under customer's needs and deliver project milestones focused on results against meeting customer's timeline and technical targets. Analyze and communicate test results, challenges, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders. Operate with safety at the forefront and actively participate in the department safety programs Work on development of in-house formulation and testing capabilities Develop and apply structure-property relationship for resins and additives. Work as an active member of cross-functional team ensuring alignment of project definition with marketing and sales. Build strong relationship, and collaboration with the global technical team leveraging expertise and sharing insights from local region. Prioritize and align project deliverables with the IMEA commercial team

Basic Qualifications

M.S./Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry or related field from an accredited college/university with a minimum 5-7 years' experience in polymer synthesis for coating applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills Skills to develop and implement coatings characterization methods and to interpret results. Fundamental understanding of pigment dispersions, one component (1K) and two component (2K) coatings technologies in both waterborne and solvent borne systems. Experience in the use of statistical methods for design of experiments, data modeling, and analysis of results. Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of paint application equipment and techniques. Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Self-starter, highly motivated toward achievements, results oriented and team player. Ability to travel as needed to support tolling and customer engagement (est. 30%).

Considered a Plus

Experience in Wood, Masonry, Protective, Industrial coating formulations and testing

Experience in developing particle dispersions

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Research Scientist, Coating, Chemistry, Chemical Research, Chemical Engineer, Science, Manufacturing, Engineering