Technical Service Scientist

Ashland Inc.

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About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Service Scientist II to join our Specialty Additives business in Wilmington DE. This is a significant role within the Company and the R&D function. This position will report to Senior Scientist.

Requirements

• BS minimum and MA/MS preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in coatings formulation, additives, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with paint testing methods (viscosity, gloss, scrub resistance, adhesion, opacity).
• Familiarity with coating additives such as rheology modifiers, dispersants, defoamers, wetting agents, and biocides.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation and reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with customer interaction and technical service is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in coatings formulation, additives, or related field.
• Master degree or above.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate coating additives in paint formulations.
• Formulate and test architectural and industrial coatings to assess additive performance (rheology, wetting, dispersion, durability, etc.).
• Analyze and interpret data to support product development, technical service requests, and customer trials.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and application development teams to provide technical support and recommendations.
• Maintain lab equipment, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches and competitive benchmarking.
• Develop technical data packages and sales tools for internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• A diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees