Scientist - Paint & Coatings Industry/Waterborne Coating Technology

5 - 9 years

19 - 22 Lacs

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Scientist Waterborne Coating Technology
Industry: Paint & Coatings (Manufacturing)
Shift/Schedule: Day Shift
Education: We are seeking candidates with PhD. (No exception)
Relocation: Relocation is available for the right candidate
Experience: We are seeking candidates with Paint & Coatings Industry experience (Those with Waterborne Coating experience are highly preferred)
Overview:
Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Waterborne coating formulator to join our Industrial Building Products Technology Group in High Point, NC. The Scientist will advance our fundamental understanding of coatings technology in support of Axaltas growth initiatives. This includes product design, development, enhancements & modifications to improve coating performance, while also improving efficiency during manufacturing and application. As such the formulator should be familiar with ingredients used in paints and how these ingredients are manipulated to achieve desired properties. The person in this role will support formulation programs with significant interactions with raw material suppliers, internal formulation experts, and application specialists.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead product development and customer support initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
  • Develop and implement new waterborne coating formulationsfrom initial customer definition to manufacturing scale-up and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Management, IT, and Sales.
  • Propose and support new R&D projects aimed at expanding into traditional and adjacent markets.
  • Apply statistical methods to analyze data and solve technical challenges.
  • Define project objectives, set milestones, and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
Education:
  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Coatings is preferred.
  • Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science-related fields with applicable waterborne coating formulation experience.
Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate will have formulated coatings and is adept at utilizing experimental designs and statistical tools to drive decision making.
  • Understanding of waterborne coatings technology, including formulation of exterior and interior systems preferred.
  • An understanding of spraying, printing, and other coating application processes.
  • Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate & run instrumentation and interpret results
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time with possible international travel

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