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Job Title: Sr. Scientist - Liquid Industrial

Job: 2025-16587

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Location: Madison, AL

Salary: Depends Upon Experience

Education: Master's Degree (Minimum) PhD (Preferred)

Schedule 1'st Shift (Days)

Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)

Summary:

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking an experienced Scientist to join our General Industrial Coatings Technology Group in Huntsville, Al.The Senior Scientist will advance our fundamental understanding of coatings technology in support of Axalta's growth initiatives. This includes product design, development, enhancements & modifications to improve coating performance and reduce cost, while also improving efficiency during manufacturing and application.The role of Sr. Scientist will report into the Team Manager - Liquid Industrial.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead technical programs related to product development and customer support within a team environment

Responsible for development and implementation of new product formulations across a range of coating technologies and General Industrial Metal markets, including initial definition with the customer, scale-up with Manufacturing and optimization of performance at the customer site

Work as an active member of cross functional project teams with Manufacturing, Product Management, IT and Sales

Interact with others in R&D, Sales and Marketing to propose new projects targeted to provide growth opportunities in traditional and adjacent markets

Apply statistical methods to investigate problems and analyze results

Organize objectives, set milestones and deliver results against aggressive timelines

Minimum Requirements:

MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Coatings is preferred. Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science related fields with applicable formulation experience.

Must have at least 10 years of practical R&D experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Coatings formulation is mandatory for this position

An understanding of chemical manufacturing as it relates to coatings, resins or polymers is a plus

Knowledge of color/dispersion chemistry, resin chemistry, pre-treatments and corrosion protection is a plus

Should have a fundamental understanding of coatings technology and be capable of formulation optimization

Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate & run instrumentation and interpret results

Knowledge of design of experiment (DOE) techniques

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team

Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time with possible international travel

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you've encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com.