Development Chemist I

Schedule:
Hours are flexible, starting between 7-9AM, working until 3:30-5:30 PM

Job Description:
A recent college grad with a chemistry degree would be a likely candidate, so 0-3 years experience seems right. They don't need to have industry experience, but if they did, that would be great.
Our hope is to be able to hire one or possibly both of these people to permanent positions, and we'd like to have that decided by year end.
Job Description:
As a part of the Industrial Coatings Group, the Coil Coatings business is looking for a highly motivated individual for a Contract Development Chemist position. Located in Springdale, PA (Pittsburgh, PA suburb), the position will functionally report to the Technical Team Leader for Coil Coatings. The selected candidate will work closely other chemists and technicians on the team in support of key customer projects and the operations team in the plant.
Prior knowledge of coatings chemistry or formulation and coatings application is desired. Coil-applied coatings knowledge is preferred. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other technical team members is also desired. The ability to adapt to changing priorities is important. This technical position will draw upon job-specific training, past technical experience; product databases and consultation with other individuals which may include polymer (synthesis) chemists, physical & analytical chemists, and manufacturing personnel.

Major Accountabilities will include, but may not be limited to the following areas:
Manufacturing Support
Manufacturing Process: Assisting with lab work in support of trouble shooting production issues
Formula Filing: Filing and updating of formulas in the Oracle ERP system under the direction of senior team members
Technical/ Customer Support
Conducting lab experiments to resolve customer questions/concerns
Evaluating test pieces from line application trials
Providing both applied and wet samples to customers, both internal and external
Preparation and submission of samples for long-term weathering testing
Product Development
Replacement of obsoleted raw material in existing products
Formula modifications for cost optimization
Formula modification based on application changes

Qualifications:
Candidate should have a BS Degree in a technical/engineering field such as Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
Laboratory experience (Industrial lab experience preferred)

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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