Paint Development Specialist

Bebeeformulation; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading formulation company in South Africa is seeking a Lead Formulation Expert to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience as a Formulating Chemist, specializing in water-based paints. Responsibilities include spearheading product development, optimizing existing formulations, evaluating materials and competitor products, and providing technical support across departments. This role offers a chance to influence product innovation and maintain high industry standards.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of work experience as a Formulating Chemist in water-based paints or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead product development and optimization projects.
• Provide support for ad hoc technical requests from operations, sales, and external customers.
• Optimize existing products for performance and cost.
• Develop new products.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials.
• Evaluate competitor products.
• Offer technical assistance to factory teams, procurement, marketing, and sales.
• Investigate product complaints.
• Prepare documentation for products including data sheets, FAQs, product presentations.
• Write lab reports.
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of paint formulating

Knowledge of polymer science

Familiarity with industry regulations

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field

Job description

Lead Formulation Expert

We are seeking an experienced senior formulation expert to spearhead product development and optimization projects.

Provide support for ad hoc technical requests from operations, sales, and external customers.

Optimize existing products for performance and cost.

Develop new products.

Evaluate alternative raw materials.

Evaluate competitor products.

Offer technical assistance to factory teams, procurement, marketing, and sales.

Investigate product complaints.

Prepare documentation for products including data sheets, FAQs, product presentations.

Write lab reports.

Stay updated with industry trends and regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or a related field, with at least 8 years of work experience as a Formulating Chemist in water-based paints or related fields.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of paint formulating, polymer science, chemistry, and industry regulations