As an S&T; Research Chemist, you will lead research, formulation, optimization, and water-based paint product development activities. You will meet goals concerning performance, cost, quality, and implementation timelines. You will support operational continuity through specialized technical assistance to manufacturing plants while promoting innovation, continuous improvement, and the development of the formulation team under the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and efficiency.
You will report to Supervisor S&T; Product Development
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and develop a team of formulators to ensure achievement of technical and strategic goals.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting employee engagement, collaboration, and professional development.
- Manage team performance through feedback, delegation, and capability development.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies within the work area.
- Lead new product and process development projects aligned with market needs and business strategy.




- Coordinate optimization and continuous improvement projects for existing products.
- Apply advanced coatings chemistry and water-based paint formulation expertise to solve complex technical challenges.
- Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, resources and timelines.
- Implement formulation cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining or improving product performance.
- Provide technical solutions aligned with cost, quality, and productivity goals.
- Provide specialized technical support to manufacturing operations to ensure business continuity.
- Coordinate non-conforming batch adjustments and implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain formulas, technical specifications, and related documentation up to date.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies and statistical tools to imp

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