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The Lubrizol Corporation · 2 days ago

Formulation & Application Scientist - Performance Coatings

Brecksville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and/or support development of new resins and polymers for coatings applications.

Execute medium and long-term projects to develop coatings polymers with unique performance.

Analyze and communicate test results to stakeholders.

Operate with safety as a priority and participate in safety programs.

Develop in-house formulation and testing capabilities.

Apply structure-property relationship for resins, pigments, and additives.

Work as an active member of cross-functional teams.

Evaluate and test experimental polymers and provide recommendations.

Build relationships with synthesis personnel for product development.

Support customer evaluations of Lubrizol’s polymers and formulations.

Qualification

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Coatings characterizationStatistical methodsDesign of experimentsData modelingAnalysis of results1K coatings technologies2K coatings technologiesWaterborne systemsSolvent borne systemsPaint applicationTravel as neededProblem-solvingIndependent workTeamworkMotivatedResults-orientedWoodMasonryProtective coatingsIndustrial coatingsElectrochemical testingHigh throughput testingAutomated test systems

Required

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, or related field from an accredited college/university with a minimum 3+ years’ experience formulating and testing water and solvent-borne coatings.

Skills to develop and implement coatings characterization methods and to interpret results.

Experience in the use of statistical methods for design of experiments, data modeling, and analysis of results.

Fundamental understanding of one component (1K) and two component (2K) coatings technologies in both waterborne and solvent borne systems.

Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.

Knowledge of paint application equipment and techniques.

Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Self-starter, highly motivated toward achievements, results oriented and team player.

Ability to travel as needed to support the evaluations and commercialization of new products (est. 10%).

Preferred

Advanced degree

Experience in Wood, Masonry, Protective, Industrial coatings market.

Experience in conducting electrochemical testing.

Experience in developing high throughput and automated test systems.

Benefits

401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution

Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings

Health Savings Account

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Company

The Lubrizol Corporation

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

Founded in 1928

Wickliffe, Ohio, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

http://www.lubrizol.com/

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