Job Title: Polymer Chemist
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Polymer Chemist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing new architectural paint materials within a laboratory setting, mixing chemicals and additives to create architectural paint, ensuring quality standards, and considering environmental impact. The role involves selecting appropriate resins, pigments, additives, and solvents to achieve desired properties such as adhesion, durability, color, and gloss. You will also conduct laboratory testing, including viscosity, draw downs on different substrates, stain resistance, and application testing. Technical support for key innovation projects and customer services is also a key part of the role. Ensuring lab safety and following general safety procedures is essential.

ResponsibilitiesTest new architectural paint materials within a laboratory settingMix chemicals and additives to create architectural paint, ensuring quality standards and environmental considerationsSelect appropriate resins, pigments, additives, and solvents to achieve desired properties like adhesion, durability, color, and glossConduct laboratory testing such as viscosity, draw downs on different substrates, stain resistance, and application testingProvide technical support for key innovation projects and customer servicesEnsure lab safety and follow general safety proceduresConduct hands-on work in the lab to provide reliable resultsCollaborate with scientists and other technicians to plan and execute technical lab workEssential SkillsProficiency in chemistry, paint, coating, polymer, and polymer chemistryExperience with viscosity, application testing, draw down, and stain resistanceAdditional Skills & QualificationsDiploma with 5+ years of hands-on paint/coating lab experienceAssociates with 3+ years of hands-on paint/coating lab experienceBachelors with 2+ years of hands-on paint/coating lab experienceExperience working with and making paint or coatings, preferably architectural paintExperience conducting lab testing such as viscosity and application testingWork Environment

This role is based in an Applications Lab. The work involves hands-on laboratory testing and collaboration with scientists and technicians to achieve reliable results. The environment emphasizes safety and adherence to general safety procedures.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/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 Wilmington,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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