Coatings R&D Chemist - Innovative Paints

Benjamin Moore & Co.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Moore is seeking a chemist to develop innovative coating technologies within the Technology & Innovation Laboratory. The role involves formulatING, testing, and evaluating advanced coating systems and raw materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry and 2+ years in a chemistry lab, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field is required.
• 2+ years of working experience in a chemistry lab.
• Knowledge of paint, coatings, and related raw materials.
• Efficient at summarizing technical data and presenting results.

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

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Benjamin Moore is seeking a chemist to develop innovative coating technologies within the Technology & Innovation Laboratory. The role involves formulatING, testing, and evaluating advanced coating systems and raw materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry and 2+ years in a chemistry lab, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a