Dispersion Chemist

Description

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Role Summary:

Axalta is seeking a Dispersion Chemist with a strong background in milled pigments, colloidal science, and color technology tools to join our global Research and Development organization. The Dispersion Chemist works with the wide range of milled pigments used in these various products in support of Axalta’s coatings businesses. The Chemist will work very closely with the R&D teams as well as resources in product management and manufacturing to identify dispersion needs and develop technical solutions. The Chemist will be visible to a wide range of global stakeholders and experts; ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and organization levels is required.

The successful candidate will join Axalta’s Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Philadelphia, PA. The GIC group develops high performance coatings for the Transportation, Refinish, and General Industrial markets.

Technical / Business Roles :

Develops new or improved dispersions, including formulation, stability/durability testing, and pigment selection for automotive, performance and industrial coatings. Applies statistically designed experiments and six sigma methods to conduct research and validate results. Supervise technician(s), organize work flow, including setting and meeting key deadlines. Participates in creation of novel analytical techniques for dispersion testing and qualification. Networks with global business, marketing, manufacturing, sourcing and technology personnel to maximize effectiveness of technical programs and implement results. Networks with suppliers of critical color / dispersion materials (such as pigments and dispersants). Networks with external resources in academia, professional societies and customers to gather and apply information to technical and business objectives.  Minimal travel required

Educational Qualifications/Experience Needed :

MS or PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with at least 3 - 5 years of experience in pigments, dispersion process, or formulations. Demonstrated ability to get results. Effective written and oral communications to multiple levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to bring a strategic perspective to complicated issues, with a data-based approach and analysis tools. Demonstrated ability to perform efficient experiments to identify issues, develop relationships and validate results. Must be able to interpret, analyze and apply numerical color and appearance measurements.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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