Senior Chemist

1 week ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States DyStar Full time
Job Title: Senior Chemist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Chemist to join our team at DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a rich history of innovation and product development.

Job Summary:

The Senior Chemist will be responsible for developing creative additive solutions and application testing protocols for various types of coatings applications. This role requires a strong background in chemistry and experience in formulation and applications development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop starting point formulations for target customers and benchmark internal prototype development using testing protocols and equipment stated by the customer.
  • Design and carry out required lab experiments to assess initial feasibility through final process optimization, application testing, and shelf-life studies.
  • Prepare customer-facing communication materials/presentations for existing and new product launches and to support technical service requests.
  • Define the required product/raw material specifications and work with QC on test method development and manufacturing on operating procedures for scale-up.
  • Assist with production trouble shooting and investigation of customer quality complaints as needed.
  • Conduct literature searches as required to review technical and patent issues.
Requirements:
  • B.S. in chemistry or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of most recent experience developing and application testing of creative coatings solutions.
  • Desirable - Experience with defoamers, silicones, and other additives in the Performance Chemicals portfolio.
  • Desirable - Experience with paint and coating additives (defoamers, flow, mar, and slip, anti-corrosion additive,); water and stain repellent coatings for porous and non-porous surfaces; protective coating additives.
About Us:

DyStar is a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation from the textile industry. Today, the company operates with more than 1700 employees spanning across 50 countries and with 13 production sites, supporting customers from diverse sectors and supply chains with reliable products and solutions.

DyStar is committed to sustainability. Our service supports the supply chain, including brands, retailers, and their industry partners, to ensure that they meet stringent quality and ecological specifications in a cost-efficient way and with short lead times.


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