Coatings Formulation Scientist — Innovation & Impact

Benjamin Moore & Co; Flanders (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Moore & Co. is seeking a chemist for the Technology & Innovation Laboratory to develop innovative coating technologies and next-gen paint products.

You will formulate, test, and evaluate advanced coating systems and raw materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization. The role requires a BS in Chemistry with 2+ years in a chemistry lab, strong analytical skills, and a passion for scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field.
• Two or more years of working experience in a chemistry lab.
• Knowledge of paint, coatings, and related raw materials.
• Efficient at summarizing technical data and presenting results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative and drive toward results.
• Attention to detail and scientific rigor.
• Comfortable working in teams, sharing data, and communicating effectively.
• Extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop new coatings technologies and evaluate new polymers
• Design and execute experiments for paints and coatings formulations and testing to meet targeted objectives
• Document and summarize experimental results in electronic lab notebooks
• Analyze data, report results, and recommend next steps
• Use analytical tools to solve problems and find solutions
• Participate in plant scale ups
• Collaborate with Procurement for evaluating new and alternate materials
• Manage raw materials for the lab
• Maintain lab equipment and shared work space
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry

Job description

Benjamin Moore & Co. is seeking a chemist for the Technology & Innovation Laboratory to develop innovative coating technologies and next-gen paint products.

You will formulate, test, and evaluate advanced coating systems and raw materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization. The role requires a BS in Chemistry with 2+ years in a chemistry lab, strong analytical skills, and a passion for scientific excellence.