Senior R&D Chemist — Paints & Coatings Innovation

Arxada; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada, a global leader in specialty chemicals, seeks a Senior Chemist in Morristown, NJ to advance innovative formulation technologies in paints and coatings. You will lead complex R&D programs at the intersection of chemistry, microbiology, and process engineering, shaping research direction and ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires MSc/PhD and 5–10 years of biocidal formulation experience, strong analytical skills (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP), and a collaborative, data-driven mindset to drive

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in developing and evaluating biocidal formulation stability per EPA/regulatory guidelines.
• Proven expertise with paints and coatings formulations and analytical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental programs to develop and optimize chemical formulations, raw materials, and processes for P&C applications
• Independently analyze complex scientific data, draw conclusions, and recommend next steps to drive project success
• Lead technical workstreams and projects, defining objectives, timelines, and delivering against key milestones
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges, including chemical and physical stability, to meet performance expectations
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical methods and leverage techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP for formulation characterization
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to scale up technologies and support commercialization efforts
• Maintain and continuously improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, quality systems, and safety standards

Skills

HPLC

GC-MS

ICP

Formulation development

Biocidal formulations

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

Job description

Arxada, a global leader in specialty chemicals, seeks a Senior Chemist in Morristown, NJ to advance innovative formulation technologies in paints and coatings. You will lead complex R&D programs at the intersection of chemistry, microbiology, and process engineering, shaping research direction and ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires MSc/PhD and 5–10 years of biocidal formulation experience, strong analytical skills (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP), and a collaborative, data-driven mindset to drive