Powder Coatings Chemist

HiFyve•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring a Powder Coatings Chemist to support formulation development, product improvement, and manufacturing operations. This position will work closely with laboratory, production, and technical teams to develop new products, optimize existing formulations, troubleshoot performance concerns, and support successful implementation in manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
2+ years of hands-on powder coating formulation experience required
Experience conducting laboratory testing and evaluating coating performance
Strong knowledge of coating raw materials, formulation principles, and manufacturing processes
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organization, time management, communication, and teamwork skills
Self-motivated with a practical, hands-on approach to technical challenges

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting product scale-up or new product implementation preferred
Familiarity with powder processing and extrusion equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and improve powder coating formulations
Support new product development and the transition of formulations into manufacturing
Perform physical, chemical, color, cure, and performance testing
Evaluate raw materials, including resins, pigments, additives, and related components
Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and product application issues
Partner with production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve product consistency
Maintain accurate formulation records, laboratory results, and technical documentation
Support product quality, continuous improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Assist senior technical team members with research, testing, and development projects
Manage multiple laboratory and manufacturing support priorities while meeting project deadlines