Research Chemist

Job Title: Research Chemist

Job Description

This role involves working in a company that specializes in additives for chemicals within the paints and coatings industry, primarily supplying metal organics. The position focuses on product testing and development for customers in this sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing for customers in the paints and coatings industry.
• Develop and improve products.
• Evaluate raw materials and conduct approvals.
• Work independently at times and present results.
• Report to the Technical Service Chemist and/or Global Technical Manager.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Chemistry or appropriate Science.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a lab working with polymers, coating additives, or resins.
• Experience in synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds.
• Experience with Alkyd testing.
• Understanding of customer product evaluation in the coatings, inks, UPR, and catalyst industries.
• Experience working in an ISO environment.
• Ability to run basic analytical equipment.
• Ability to set up and run equipment for catalyst performance evaluations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, conscientious and creative.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, R&D, titration, FTIR, raw materials testing, laboratory work, quality control, gas chromatography, GCMS, development, formulation, and polymer testing.

Work Environment

The position involves working in a laboratory setting within a growing lab environment, offering numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Walton Hills,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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