Chemist

tsu.edu; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Paid holidays

Health plans

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) seeks an experienced Chemist to assist the Technical Team in meeting customer demands and maintaining NPAA as a market leader in automotive coatings.

The role builds strong customer/supplier relationships and supports training for new hires. The position emphasizes problem solving in coatings chemistry, interaction with internal teams, and participation in new business or internal process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• College degree in a science-related field is required.
• 1–2+ years of applicable experience.
• Ability to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Desire to learn and improve.
• Basic computer skills (Office, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures.
• Develop and apply automated application techniques where possible.
• Interact with commercial and internal support teams to understand OEM/customer requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to learn industry trends and developments.
• Travel to customer sites to observe product trials.
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations per schedule.
• Use lab-scale dispersing equipment to prepare prototypes per procedures.
• Coordinate with technical and operations teams to understand coating & manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with raw material and equipment suppliers on trends and needs.
• Support manufacturing scale-up trials on/off-site.
• Produce internal reports for management review per timeline.

Skills

Lab experience

Chemical handling

PPE compliance

MS Office

Education

College degree in a science-related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Chemist Needed

This is an experienced position responsible for assisting the Technical Team in meeting the customers’ demands and helping ensure that NPAA remains the market leader in automotive coatings. This team member utilizes know-how in coatings chemistry and end-use to provide problem solving guidance for technical projects. This position is building key customer/supplier and strong interdepartmental relationships. The chemist supports basic business process and technical training for new hires. Participates in new business or internal business process improvement opportunities.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Utilize manual and develop capability in automated application techniques
• Interact with commercial and internal support teams to gain understanding of OEM and customer requirements
• Interact with suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Travels to customer sites to observe new product trials
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations, adhering to project schedule
• Utilize lab-scale dispersing equipment to prepare lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Interact with internal technical and operations teams to gain understanding of coatings and manufacturing process requirements
• Interact with raw material and equipment suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Follow manufacturing scale-up trials on and off-site
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for management review, adhering to project schedule

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in a science-related field required
• 1- 2+ years of applicable experience
• Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability and desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer Skills, office/word/excel

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able and available to travel up to 25% of the time to meet company and customer objectives
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to see color via color test rating

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.