Job Summary 

Develop product formulations suitable for sale and provide a significant leadership role in the R&D group. Assist and advise the Technical, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing groups as needed. Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment.  

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Lead efforts aimed at formulating or changing the chemical composition of new or existing products. Significant experience in leadership of formulation of new products is expected.  

Fundamental understanding of the relationship between the chemical composition of raw materials and the performance of the coating product.  

Provide direction and leadership to suppliers in the development of new raw materials.  

Select, test, and evaluate raw materials. Experienced and significant skill in presenting results and making recommendations for a path forward to R&D personnel and outside suppliers.  

Take lead role in the development of test methods and testing of competitor products.  

Evaluate chemical causes of production problems, and the ability to drive to the root cause.  

Able to provide direction concerning the analysis of production processes and raw materials.  

Skilled at coordinating batch changes with production staff.  

Experienced and skilled at preparing and presenting formulas in peer review meetings. Able to train and supervise others to do so.  

Experienced and skilled at preparing management reports and charts to substantiate facts and findings.  

Significant skill and experience in directing pilot scaleup efforts and initial batches of new products. Able to lead and train others to do so.  

Provide technical or project leadership to chemists in completing more difficult assignments and to technicians in setting up and using laboratory-testing equipment.  

Experienced and skilled at communicating technical results effectively with other departments including Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing. Experienced and skilled at working in cross-functional teams.  

Train and supervise the work of Chemists, Junior Chemists and Technicians. Capable of carrying out the Product Stewardship role or supervising employees who are doing so.  

 

Qualifications and Experience 

 Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field or equivalent work experience  

Alternatively, a Master’s or Ph. D degree in Chemistry or a related field  

Considerable experience in chemical analysis, testing, and product-related research  

 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

 

Considerable knowledge of paint and coatings formulations, chemical laboratory test methods procedures and color matching  

Knowledge of manufacturing practices, line procedures and quality control standards and practices  

Knowledge of supervisory principles and leadership techniques  

Knowledge of MS Office Suites and/or software applications related to function  

Ability to set up, adjust, and operate assorted paint testing equipment such as viscometer, gloss meter, performance testing equipment, application equipment, mixers and analytical equipment  

Ability to communicate effectively, select, train, supervise and evaluate work of staff  

Ability to plan, organize, complete work as scheduled, delegate tasks, check work in progress and work independently in completing assignments  

Ability to maintain chemical analysis and testing records and prepare periodic reports  

 

Special Requirements 

Ability to travel to customer or vendor locations  

Company: Behr Paint CompanyShift 1 (United States of America)Full time

Hiring Range: $70,700.00 - $110,990.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

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We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

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