Chemist Job at Hunter Recruiting, Painesville, OH

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  • Hunter Recruiting
  • Painesville, OH

Job Description

Job Description

The Chemist will play a key role in both routine quality testing and advanced product development projects. This role involves hands-on work with paints, coatings, and emulsions, as well as supporting new product formulations, color matching, and troubleshooting production challenges. The ideal candidate has experience in coatings chemistry, a strong technical foundation, and the ability to balance day-to-day testing with long-term R&D initiatives.

Chemist Responsibilities:

  • Perform QC/QA testing on raw materials and finished products, including viscosity, pH, density, solids, unit weight, and color analysis.
  • Develop and standardize color matching procedures using spectrophotometers and related instrumentation.
  • Contribute to formulation adjustments and product development for coatings, paints, and water-based emulsions (acrylics, waxes, etc.).
  • Research and evaluate raw materials to improve quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Troubleshoot production issues related to color, formulation, or process variations, implementing root-cause and corrective actions.
  • Support R&D initiatives to optimize formulations and bring new products to market.
  • Maintain accurate testing records and reports, and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., VOC).
  • Research and evaluate new raw materials to enhance supply chain efficiency, elevate product quality, and drive cost savings.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with lab, operations, and sales teams to resolve customer issues and provide technical expertise.

Chemist Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of laboratory experience in paints, coatings, emulsions, or related chemical formulations (3–5 years preferred).
  • Proficiency in QC testing methods (viscosity, pH, specific gravity, solids, spectrographic/color analysis).
  • Hands-on experience with color matching and formulation development.
  • Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and technical reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced lab and production environment.
  • Familiarity with experimental design (DOE), Six Sigma, Batch Master, or formulation software a plus.
  • Proficiency with advanced color science principles (CIE Lab, Delta E) and instrumentation (spectrophotometers, colorimeters).

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