R&D Chemist – Coatings Innovation & Color Mastery

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 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.