Scientist II

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

Our Analytical team is currently seeking a Scientist II.

In this role, you will collaborate with other members within the lab to provide analytical chemistry services to Research & Development labs, Corporate Quality groups, Regulatory and Manufacturing. You will be responsible for issuing regular analytical project status reports and written reports upon completion of projects. The Analytical Scientist II will develop and establish in-house analytical testing and characterization capabilities for coatings and raw materials. The Scientist II job is an exciting chance to join a team that promotes and recognizes innovation. We are seeking motivated individuals who will work on providing analytical services in a world-class paint company.

• Perform analytical testing on requests from corporate R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory and Manufacturing
• Conduct wet chemistry and instrumental analysis of coatings products and raw materials
• Collaborate with R&D laboratories in basic and applied research, provide analytical testing results and interpretation
• Research scientific literature and use the information to investigate and develop analytical methodologies
• Work on expanding analytical testing and characterization capabilities
• Draft and issue analytical reports
• Maintain lab equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• PhD preferred with 0-5 years working experience in analytical chemistry or related field; MS with 5+ years; BS with 10+ years
• Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry and hands-on experience with analytical and material characterization methods and instrumentation, i.e., HPLC/ MS, GC/ MS, UV, FTIR, TEM, SEM, DSC and GPC
• Demonstrated abilities in developing analytical methods and validating testing procedures
• Strong instrumentation skills, including analytical instrument set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

Soft Skils

• Leadership : Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness) : The ability to recognize and manage ones own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.
• Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution : The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The ability to motivate staff: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Trust Building : Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Problem Solving : The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.
• Time management : The ability to prioritize tasks and manage ones time effectively.
• Teamwork : The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another persons situation and perspective.
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures) : The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.