Scientist - Wood Coatings

Advanced Materials & Technology Recruiting
NC, United States
Full-time

Title : Coatings Scientist

Industry : Wood Coatings and Industrial Coatings

Location : The Greensboro, NC Area

Position Brief :

The Chatham Group : Advanced Materials and Technologies Recruiting Firm is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Coatings Scientist position with a well-established client in the Greensboro, NC area.

This is an individual contributor role that will play a key part in the development and enhancement of new and existing wood coatings products.

You will leverage a background in chemistry and materials science to drive innovation breakthroughs in a specialized field.

Ideal candidates for this role with have an educational background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or other highly relevant field with 3-7+ years of experience in the broader coatings industry;

however, direct experience with wood coatings will be preferable.

Responsibilities :

  • Formulate new wood coating products that meet market requirements for performance, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness
  • Develop and improve upon existing wood coating formulations to enhance their current performance and sustainability
  • Conduct rigorous testing and analysis including physical, chemical, and application testing to ensure product quality and effectiveness
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams such as QA / QC, Production Engineering, and Marketing on various projects
  • Conduct market research to stay abreast of technological advancement and broader industry trends in the wood coatings sector
  • Lead a culture of robust documentation to ensure that accurate record keeping allows for easy patent application and / or regulatory compliance
  • Participate in seminars, conferences, or other training sessions in order to develop as a site subject matter expert in wood coatings.

Requirements :

  • BS Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other highly related field
  • 3-7+ years of experience in the broader coatings industry with direct experience with wood coatings being preferable
  • Strong general foundation of formulation chemistry and organic chemistry
  • Ability to work strongly in both an independent manner or fast paced team centric manner
  • Strong reporting, technical writing, and record keeping skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience level and relocation assistance will be provided to qualified candidates.

30+ days ago
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