Job Description
BDC Brands — a veteran- and family-owned home improvement products manufacturer — is seeking a hands-on, Senior Formulation Chemist, individualcontributor responsible for developing high-performance waterborne clear coatings incorporating functional additive technologies to improve clarity, durability, and optical performance. This role is execution-driven—focused on formulation, testing, troubleshooting, and scale-up support. The Technical Director sets R&D strategy; this position drives the technical execution that enables speed-to-market and competitive differentiation. Success in this role directly impacts revenue, profitability, and BDC’s market position. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): Research & Formulation Independently develop and optimize waterborne, environmentally friendly clear coating formulations aligned with performance and commercial targets. Evaluate and integrate functional additives that influence optical/spectral behavior while maintaining clarity/low haze. Investigate and qualify new or alternate raw materials to support performance, cost, and supply continuity goals. Generate repeatable formulation math and batch procedures to support lab efficiency and manufacturing scale-up. Testing & Analysis Design and execute experiments to improve product durability, clarity, performance and manufacturability. Develop and validate clear-coating test methods (haze/clarity, gloss, adhesion, abrasion, chemical resistance, water resistance, accelerated weathering). Interpret internal and third-party data and translate findings into recommendations and next steps. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation Partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smoo