Chemist

Description -Perform chemical testing on the samples of paint produced
-Use formulas to prepare and mix samples of waterborne and solvent borne automotive paints
-Prepare and spray panels with Primer, Base, Clear Coats paint samples
-flash and bake panels in ovens
-Record all results in database and create spreadsheets
-Conduct inventory on raw materials
-Perform physical and appearance testing on panels, such as:Water Soak, QCT, gas immersion, Adhesion Testing

Tukon, Gravelometer Testing,High Performance Chipping and so forth as defines in customer specifications
Requirements Experience 1 to 3 years is preferred but not mandatory.
Ideal candidate will have prior lab experience (industry or university lab) and some college experience. AS or BS Degree in a science is a plus (chemistry and biology preferred)

Associates with some combination of the following experience are typically the best candidates:
1) Lab Experience Preferred
2) Organized, neat record keeping, ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
3) Paint Lab and Paint Testing Experience is a plus
4) Experience with Automotive OEM material specifications is a plus

Experience working with Coatings/Paint/Pigments in a lab environment is preferred but recent graduates with a degree in Chemistry will be considered