... and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable ... formulation science, and application development to name a few. This highly visible, key role will ...
... and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable ... formulation science, and application development to name a few. This highly visible, key role will ...
R&D- Sr. Chemist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$83K - $112K/yr
... formulation design. • Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, and deliverables ... Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ...
R&D- Sr. Chemist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$83K - $112K/yr
... formulation design. • Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, and deliverables ... Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ...
R&D Laboratory Chemist
York, PA · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Conduct testing on raw materials and finished products * Assist in the development and formulation ... For more than 45 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints ...
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R&D Laboratory Chemist
York, PA · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Conduct testing on raw materials and finished products * Assist in the development and formulation ... For more than 45 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints ...
Surface preparation techniques including flame treatment and CO2 cleaning Knowledge of paint chemistry and the ability to work with paint suppliers on usage optimization, formulation compatibility ...
Surface preparation techniques including flame treatment and CO2 cleaning Knowledge of paint chemistry and the ability to work with paint suppliers on usage optimization, formulation compatibility ...
Surface preparation techniques including flame treatment and CO2 cleaning Knowledge of paint chemistry and the ability to work with paint suppliers on usage optimization, formulation compatibility ...
Surface preparation techniques including flame treatment and CO2 cleaning Knowledge of paint chemistry and the ability to work with paint suppliers on usage optimization, formulation compatibility ...
... formulation, testing and product application of colorant dispersion and/or paint products. This ... Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering 3 or more years of experience in pigment dispersion ...
... formulation, testing and product application of colorant dispersion and/or paint products. This ... Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering 3 or more years of experience in pigment dispersion ...
Research Chemist I
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
... oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc. What will be expected from you? * Maintain an ... Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred * English with Bilingual ...
Research Chemist I
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
... oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc. What will be expected from you? * Maintain an ... Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred * English with Bilingual ...
Research Chemist I
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
... oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc. What will be expected from you? * Maintain an ... Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred * English with Bilingual ...
Research Chemist I
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
... oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc. What will be expected from you? * Maintain an ... Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred * English with Bilingual ...
R&D- Chemist II (Toner Development)
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Master's Degree or higher in a science related area * 5 years of coatings formulation experience ... Experience operating paint processing equipment (mills) * Understands Voice of the Customer
R&D- Chemist II (Toner Development)
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$74K - $94K/yr
Master's Degree or higher in a science related area * 5 years of coatings formulation experience ... Experience operating paint processing equipment (mills) * Understands Voice of the Customer
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related applied sciences curriculum preferred. * The ... Knowledge of paint formulation and application process preferred. * Knowledge of customer-specific ...
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related applied sciences curriculum preferred. * The ... Knowledge of paint formulation and application process preferred. * Knowledge of customer-specific ...
Key Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related applied sciences ... Knowledge of paint formulation and application process preferred. * Knowledge of customer-specific ...
Key Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related applied sciences ... Knowledge of paint formulation and application process preferred. * Knowledge of customer-specific ...
Lab Tech Intern - Paint & Coatings
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$15.07 - $18.84/hr
This role assists with coating formulation support, physical and performance testing, and ... Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering ...
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Lab Tech Intern - Paint & Coatings
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$15.07 - $18.84/hr
This role assists with coating formulation support, physical and performance testing, and ... Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering ...
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Lab Tech Intern - Paint & Coatings
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$15.07 - $18.84/hr
This role assists with coating formulation support, physical and performance testing, and ... Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering ...
New
Lab Tech Intern - Paint & Coatings
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$15.07 - $18.84/hr
This role assists with coating formulation support, physical and performance testing, and ... Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering ...
New
Quality Technician
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$17 - $23/hr
... chemistry practices and principles • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Understands the basics of paint formulation and ...
Quality Technician
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$17 - $23/hr
... chemistry practices and principles • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Understands the basics of paint formulation and ...
R&D Sr. Chemist, Aerospace
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$82K - $104K/yr
... and formulation work in support of new-product development. • Serve as technical expert in ... Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ...
R&D Sr. Chemist, Aerospace
Brecksville, OH · On-site
$82K - $104K/yr
... and formulation work in support of new-product development. • Serve as technical expert in ... Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ...
Quality Technician
$17 - $23/hr
... chemistry practices and principles • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Understands the basics of paint formulation and ...
Quality Technician
$17 - $23/hr
... chemistry practices and principles • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Understands the basics of paint formulation and ...
R&D- Sr. Chemist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ... Must be at least 18 years of age. 3+ years of experience in water base coatings formulation and ...
R&D- Sr. Chemist
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and ... Must be at least 18 years of age. 3+ years of experience in water base coatings formulation and ...
R&D- Associate Chemist
$23 - $30.50/hr
... formulation, testing and product application of colorant dispersion and/or paint products. This ... Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering 0 - 2 years of experience in pigment ...
R&D- Associate Chemist
$23 - $30.50/hr
... formulation, testing and product application of colorant dispersion and/or paint products. This ... Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Material Engineering 0 - 2 years of experience in pigment ...
Product Engineer Battery Additives
Franklin Township, NJ · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... chemistry oriented), internships, co-ops, or industry experience involving formulation development ... Candidates from battery materials, specialty chemicals, paints & coatings, inks, adhesives ...
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Product Engineer Battery Additives
Franklin Township, NJ · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... chemistry oriented), internships, co-ops, or industry experience involving formulation development ... Candidates from battery materials, specialty chemicals, paints & coatings, inks, adhesives ...
Product Engineer Battery Additives
Franklin Township, NJ · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... chemistry oriented), internships, co-ops, or industry experience involving formulation development ... Candidates from battery materials, specialty chemicals, paints & coatings, inks, adhesives ...
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Product Engineer Battery Additives
Franklin Township, NJ · On-site
$28 - $36/hr
... chemistry oriented), internships, co-ops, or industry experience involving formulation development ... Candidates from battery materials, specialty chemicals, paints & coatings, inks, adhesives ...
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What is a paint formulation chemist?
A Paint Formulation Chemist is responsible for developing, testing, and optimizing paint and coating formulas to meet specific performance, durability, and regulatory requirements. They work with raw materials such as resins, pigments, solvents, and additives to create new formulations or improve existing products. Their role involves conducting lab experiments, analyzing product performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and troubleshooting formulation issues. Additionally, they collaborate with manufacturing teams to scale up formulations for production and address any quality control concerns.
What does a paint formulation chemist do?
A typical day for a Paint Formulation Chemist involves preparing and testing paint samples, analyzing results, and adjusting formulations to achieve desired properties such as color, durability, and environmental compliance. Chemists often work closely with production teams to scale up successful batches and with quality control to troubleshoot any manufacturing issues. Collaboration with R&D, marketing, and regulatory specialists is common to ensure that new products meet both technical and market requirements. This cross-functional interaction fosters innovation and helps chemists create paints that are both technically sound and commercially viable.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paint formulation chemist?
A Paint Formulation Chemist should possess a strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with experience in polymer science and materials formulation. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments (such as FTIR, GC-MS), and industry-relevant certification (like OSHA safety training or ASTM standards knowledge) is highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork and communication skills help individuals excel in this field. These competencies ensure the development of safe, high-performing paint products that meet regulatory requirements and client specifications.

Chemours rating
7.3
Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
64th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers
Job description
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a Senior Associate Chemist to join our growing Thermal & Specialty Solutions team. This position will be available at the at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE.
In Thermal & Specialty Solutions, we harness next-generation, low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) technology to provide market driven innovations to customers in the areas of Refrigerants, Propellants, Fire Protection, Foam Blowing Agents used in various systems for building and construction segments, and Mobile and Stationary heating and cooling systems. Our technical organization consists of experts in the areas of fluorine, catalysis, process development, analytical and formulation science, and application development to name a few.
This highly visible, key role will support R&D projects within the Thermal & Specialty Solutions business with specific focus on Process Development, process scale-up and support for commercial-scale manufacturing, and existing plant support.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform organic synthesis laboratory tests and procedures according to standard protocols and safety guidelines.
Carry out daily lab operation including set up reactions, purification, and characterization (GC-MS, NMR, IR, etc.).
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and devices.
Execute designed experiments under supervision of senior chemists.
Record, analyze, and report data using software and databases.
Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures and regulations.
Assist with research projects and experiments as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with other lab staff, researchers, and supervisors.
The following is required for this role:
Bachelor's or associate degree in chemistry and similar technical fields, or High school diploma with 5+ years of relevant chemistry laboratory experience.
At least five years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safe working practices.
Experience in working with HF or willingness to learn how to deal with HF
Ability to carry out experiments independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team with proper attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
The ability to accurately record observations and results consistent with protection of intellectual property
Good computer skills in Windows operating system and willingness to learn new software
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
The following is preferred for this role:
Interest in organic synthesis, creating new molecules and creating new routes to synthesize wanted molecules.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$85,801.00 - $134,064.00Chemours Level:
24Annual Bonus Target:
6%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
About Chemours
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From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.
Industry
Chemical manufacturing
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Wilmington, DE, US
Year founded
2015