Red Spot Paint & Varnish was founded in 1903 in Evansville, Indiana. We supply interior and exterior high performance coatings for a world of plastics and automotive markets. We pride ourselves on being a company that has continued to thrive and grow in our community for over 120 years! Red Spot strives to provide an exciting work environment and avenues to give back to our community. If you have a strong desire to work for a leading, global coatings company in the development of new, innovative products, then Red Spot is where you want to be!
We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented person to join our Research & Development team as a Coatings Chemist in our Evansville, IN research facility. The main purpose of this position is to develop, modify and/or improve coatings for automotive and non-automotive applications. This includes but is not limited to primers, basecoats, topcoats, and clearcoats.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and formulate coatings using knowledge of chemistry and materials science.
- Utilize DOEs to build new products and improve existing coatings.
- Conduct laboratory experiments to optimize formulations for performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Analyze and interpret test data and make recommendations for adjustments to formulations as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams to transfer products from laboratory scale to production.
- Document and record research findings and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science discipline with at least two intermediates to advanced chemistry laboratory courses or laboratory research experience.
- 0 - 5+ years coatings experience.
- Ability to problem solve on coatings projects and issues and adequately communicate with the supervisors.
- Ability to pass Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Utilization of design of experiment approach (DOE).
- Ability to document, report, present, and interpret findings as well as design follow-up experiments for results.
- Ability to concentrate on details and work independently.
- Ability to learn and apply technical concepts quickly.
- Knowledge/understanding of general chemical principles/properties.
- Ability to apply basic statistical techniques.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Red Spot offers:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match
- On-site & near site medical clinics at no cost to employees and dependents
- Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents
Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and applicants.
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