Senior Chemist

2 weeks ago


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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Chemist to join our team at DyStar. As a Senior Chemist, you will be responsible for developing creative additive solutions and application testing protocols for various types of coatings applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop starting point formulations for target customers
  • Benchmarking and internal prototype development utilizing 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
  • Maintain a neat and accurate notebook of all experimental data
  • Prepare customer facing communication materials/presentations for existing and new product launches and to support technical service requests
  • Complete periodic project status reports and closeout summaries
  • 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

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 etc.,); water and stain repellent coatings for porous and non-porous surfaces; protective coating additives
  • Ability to setup up experiments with proper controls to provide needed data output. Interpret data and make deductions/inferences to provide proper experimental design.
  • Must be able to plan, manage and prioritize multiple work assignments while achieving high throughput.
  • Must have excellent decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively with all other levels of the organization and have a demonstrated orientation to teamwork principles.
  • Strong presentation skills, be action/results oriented, attention to detail and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

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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