Chemist, Sr (Polymer)

JOB TITLE: Senior Chemist DEPARTMENT: Research and Development                         SUPERVISOR’S JOB TITLE: Section Manager JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY: Conduct basic and applied research in emulsion polymers and additives. Design and develop new emulsion polymers. Develop water based additive and test the same for performance in paint. Formulate paint and develop product as per need of market. Prepare, test, and compare experimental samples. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Follow lab safety guidelines and regulations. Ability to develop, improve and customize emulsion polymers/ additive/ paint formulation. Literature survey and understanding latest developments in emulsion polymers/ additive/ paint formulation. Knowledge of patents / search engine. Expect high level of self motivation and excellent communication skills. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / TRAINING : Educational attainment is equivalent to PhD (Chemistry with either background of Polymer/ Organic). Academic Post Doc experience 0-2 Years. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION: Polymer Knowledge of basic lab skills. Knowledge of chemical lab safety guidelines and regulations. Knowledge of polymer resins synthesis, components (Monomer & Surfactants) and crosslinkers. Preference will be given to candidates with polymer synthesis experience. Organic Knowledge of Organic Synthesis. Analytical Understanding of analytical instruments utilized to characterize polymers. Company: Behr Paint Company Full time Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us! BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and w e strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position . The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster:   English & Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster:   English &   Spanish