R&D- Chemist I

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the GSC R&D Colorant team working on a variety of projects related to colorant dispersions, raw material and product development.  Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, formulation, testing and product application of colorant dispersion and/or paint products. This position requires the candidate to communicate effectively both orally and in written reports.  
 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
 

•    Supporting R&D lab projects to evaluate, develop, and validate colorant formulas. 
•    Batch-making and testing to include weighing, mixing, pouring, tinting, drawing down and evaluating. 
•    Accurate documentation of lab results and technical information.                                                                                
•    Written documentation and verbal presentation of information and the ability to adapt to various audiences.                                                                                                                
•    Participating in continuous improvement projects to benefit the group and company.      
•    Developing knowledge and understanding of product lines and colorant systems. 
•    Other duties as assigned 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
•    Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
•    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
•    +1 years of experience in pigment dispersion and/or coating formulation, application, and testing 
•    Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis 
•    Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
•    3 or more years of experience in pigment dispersion formulation/product development and/or raw material projects. 
•    Project leadership/management experience
•    Experience with pigment dispersions or coatings for both architectural and industrial applications.  
•    Demonstrated working knowledge of quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma, and use of statistical software such as Minitab 

Travel Requirements: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.
 

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.