R&D Chemist

Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 annual holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer match

PTO, including vacation and sick days

On-the-job training

Safe work environment

Employee recognition program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is seeking a motivated R&D Chemist at our Charleston, SC site. The role focuses on developing and modifying new coating products, conducting hands-on materials testing, and driving innovation to meet market needs.

The candidate will collaborate with internal teams, manage lab activities, and ensure safety and quality standards while supporting customers and training staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in coatings.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new products through laboratory and sales projects.
• Product service and maintenance: optimize formulations and processes; applications engineering.
• Consider environmental and occupational safety aspects in all work.
• Support in correcting and reprocessing defective batches; create color shades.
• Measure color samples and train staff and customers.
• Measure and standardize coloring; maintain lab equipment.
• Initiate and review technical data sheets; ensure EHS compliance.
• Maintain compliance with company policies; adapt duties to meet goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Pressure management

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC
1200 Charleston Regional Parkway
Charleston, SC 29492,
USA

Located directly on the ocean and with an average annual temperature of 24 degrees Celsius or 75 degrees Fahrenheit, it's no wonder that Charleston is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the U.S. East Coast. However, you won't find skyscrapers like those in so many other big cities. Instead, a glance at the skyline reveals dozens of church spires. The large number of houses of worship is said to be one of the reasons why Charleston is called "The Holy City."

Between containers and culture

Charleston is not a classic industrial city with factories and smokestacks. The city's big economic engine is its seaport, which is one of the most important on the U.S. East Coast. Even more important for the city, however, is tourism. Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends elements from the southern states, England, France and West Africa. The absolute highlight of the calendar is the Spoleto Festival, which takes place every spring. It is considered one of the most important art festivals in the U.S. For 17 days, the city becomes a stage for artists from the fields of opera, theater, classical music and jazz. Also popular with tourists are the well-preserved historic city center and the "Charleston Museum," the oldest museum in the United States.In the middle of the 18th century, the first theater in the United States was opened here.Today, you can still catch a performance at the Dock Street Theatre.

Your career at Mankiewicz LLC

Over 130 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz's paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In "Golden Eye," the interior of James Bond's BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint - not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts.

Come join one of the Best Places to Work in SC - winner in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026!

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is growing, and we are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, innovation driven R&D Chemist to join our team to conduct research, focusing on development and modification of new products to meet the market needs with hands on materials and instruments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of new products through laboratory and sales projects.
• Product service and maintenance regarding:
  • The optimisation and development of formulations
  • Process optimization
  • Applications engineering
  • The consideration of environmental and occupational safety aspects
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Support in the correction and reprocessing of defective batches
  • Creation of color shades
• Answering of customer requests in coordination with the superior and the sales department.
• Measurement of color samples.
• Training of both staff members and customers.
• Measurement of standardizing coloring.
• Maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments.
• General administrative tasks in the lab.
• Initiate and review technical data sheets.
• Initiate and follow up of necessary actions regarding EHS compliance.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other related field at minimum. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in R&D in the coatings industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software (preferred).
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

We Offer:

• 11 annual company paid holidays
• A Tuition Reimbursement Program
• A generous 401(k) employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick days
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Safe and team-oriented work environment
• Employee recognition program
• A generous employee referral bonus

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

We participate in E-verify for all employment verifications.

Drug-free workplace.