Scientist (Paint & Coatings Industry) (Waterborne Coating Technology)

Axalta•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Waterborne coating formulator to join our Industrial Building Products Technology Group in High Point, NC. The Senior Scientist will advance our fundamental understanding of coatings technology in support of Axalta’s growth initiatives. This includes product design, development, enhancements & modifications to improve coating performance, while also improving efficiency during manufacturing and application. As such the formulator should be familiar with ingredients used in paints and how these ingredients are manipulated to achieve desired properties. The person in this role will support formulation programs with significant interactions with raw material suppliers, internal formulation experts, and application specialists.

Requirements

BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Coatings is preferred. Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science-related fields with applicable waterborne coating formulation experience.
Must have at least 2 years of practical R&D experience or advanced degree.
The successful candidate will have formulated coatings and is adept at utilizing experimental designs and statistical tools to drive decision making.
Understanding of waterborne coatings technology, including formulation of exterior and interior systems preferred.
An understanding of spraying, printing, and other coating application processes.
Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate & run instrumentation and interpret results
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time with possible international travel
Ability to occasionally lift and handle 50 lbs
US Citizens or Green Card Holders

Nice To Haves

Waterborne Coating Technology experience
Waterborne coating formulation experience
Experience with spraying, printing, and other coating application processes
Master’s Degree or higher

Responsibilities

Lead small product development projects and customer support initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
Develop and implement new waterborne coating formulations—from initial customer definition to manufacturing scale-up and performance optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Management, IT, and Sales.
Propose and support new R&D projects aimed at expanding into traditional and adjacent markets.
Apply statistical methods to analyze data and solve technical challenges.
Define project objectives, set milestones, and deliver results within aggressive timelines.