Chemist

Privately owned chemical manufacturer is seeking a research and development chemist to join their team and formulate industrial coatings. If you have a degree in chemistry and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience, this could be a great opportunity for you! Our client hosts monthly employee lunches and fun outings throughout the year! Duties: Development of new products under laboratory and sales projects and their implementation at the customer Product service and maintenance regarding Optimization and development of formulations Process optimization Applications engineering The consideration of environmental and occupational safety aspects Efficiency optimization Support in the correction and reprocessing of defective batches Creation of color shades Answering customer requests in coordination with the supervisor and the sales department Measurement of color samples Training of both staff members and customers Measurement of standardizing coloring Maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments General administrative tasks in the lab Initiate and review technical data sheets Initiate and follow up of necessary actions regarding EHS compliance Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of the company Salary $70,000 - $80,000 Benefits M/D/V/pto Technical Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related Receive hazardous waste training within 6 months of initial employment and thereafter in accordance with the applicable provisions of R.62-79.262.17(a)(7)(ii), (iii) and (iv)(D) of the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (SCHWMR) 2+ years of experience in coatings industry SAP experience is preferred Computer proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com . JO: 53.26AM