Technologist II

Job Purpose

The R&D Specialist II owns the execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request under the supervision of a project leader or manager. They anticipate or suggest work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective. The R&D Specialist II is a highly motivated person with a problem-solving and customer-oriented mindset that supports the workstream leader in performing lab work necessary for new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis. They initiate networking within the technical group when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes R&D development projects including formulation,  preparation, spraying, testing, and evaluation of paints and coatings to meet specific project requirements.
• Delivering project results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to business needs 
• Formulates and manipulates standard paints and coatings technologies and product platforms. 
• Develops and implements new paints and coating technologies.
• Understand the purpose of formulation components and reformulate to solve straightforward customer (internal/external) problems with minimal supervision
• Manage the assigned LWR /projects, including timeline and planning, on a weekly timescale
• Provides data-driven insights to support diagnostics and resolution of issues in manufacturing, application, and formulation
• Summaries test data in the form of spreadsheets, reports, and presentations; draws conclusions
• Infer the next course of experimental actions from completed testing and results
• Update and raise flags on projects; anticipate and mitigate delays
• Represent R&D and work effectively with cross-functional groups including but not limited to quality control and pilot plants

Level of Autonomy

Ability to determine approach to accomplish the tasks, projects as well as problem solving according to company’s safety guide lines. Conducts activity under general guidance and instruction. Work is prioritized regularly with manager or senior colleague.

Job Requirements

• Typically 1-3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a laboratory science or chemical engineering (preferred), or 7-9 years of relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of chemistry/polymers

Total Compensation

• The hourly range for these skills is: $29/hr + 4% Annual Bonus
• 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans 
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral plan
• Employee appreciation days