Senior Chemist

Nanochem Technologies; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Nanochem Technologies in Elkhart, IN is seeking a senior coatings chemist and custom formulator for industrial wood and metal coatings. This role combines advanced formulation work with leadership to develop technical solutions and improve product performance.

You will lead problem-solving, support custom development, and provide technical guidance at customer meetings, requiring a Bachelor’s in a chemistry-related field and at least five years in coatings manufacturing; relocation to Elkhart is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, or coatings chemistry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a coatings manufacturer.
• Strong computer and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing/report writing skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to relocate to Elkhart, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities focused on problem-solving, product improvement, performance testing, and verification/improvement of application robustness.
• Support custom development initiatives to solve customer problems.
• Support sales/marketing with technical guidance and attendance at customer meetings.

Skills

Coatings formulation

Problem solving

Technical writing

Relocation to Elkhart

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry/chemical engineering/polymer chemistry/coatings chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Nanochem Technologies is actively seeking a senior coatings chemist and custom formulator for industrial wood and industrial metal coatings. This is an ideal position for an experienced and creative chemist who has experience with a broad range of coatings chemistries, proven formulation skills, enjoys custom formulating per customer specs, and excels in a dynamic environment where they will continue to develop technical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities focused on problem-solving, product improvement, performance testing, and verification/improvement of application robustness.
• Support custom development initiatives to solve customer problems.
• Support sales/marketing with technical guidance and attendance at customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, or coatings chemistry.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a coatings manufacturer.
• Strong computer and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing/report writing skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to relocate to Elkhart, Indiana.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a broad range of coatings chemistries.
• Excels in a dynamic environment.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary with a full benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nanochem Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.