R&D Chemist - Powder Coatings

We are hiring an R&D Chemist here in the Columbus area! This role will primarily be supporting a new powder coatings laboratory in the Northeast Columbus area and we are looking for someone with at least 5-7 years of experience performing testing on powder coating products.

Shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday, and overtime will be minimal, if at all.

Pay: This is a salaried position and will be paying at least $100k/year depending on level of experience

Description:

• Develop and formulate new powder coating products to meet customer and market demands.
• Improve existing formulations to enhance performance, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct lab-scale experiments and coordinate with production for scale-up trials.
• Perform application and performance testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of formulations, testing results, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Sales, and Production teams on technical problem-solving and customer-specific solutions.
• Stay informed on industry trends, raw materials, and regulatory changes to support innovation and compliance.
• Ensure lab safety procedures are followed and participate in equipment maintenance and calibration.

Qualifications:

• Prefer candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field. Would potentially consider candidates without the completed Bachelors if they meet other requirements.
• MUST have at least 5-7 years of experience performing laboratory testing on powder coatings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $112000.00 - $112000.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

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