Job Description:
Employee will work closely other chemists and technicians on the team in support of key customer projects and the operations team in the plant.
Prior knowledge of coatings chemistry or formulation and coatings application is desired. Coil-applied coatings knowledge is preferred. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other technical team members is also desired. The ability to adapt to changing priorities is important. This technical position will draw upon job-specific training, past technical experience; product databases and consultation with other individuals which may include polymer (synthesis) chemists, physical & analytical chemists, and manufacturing personnel.
Major Accountabilities will include, but may not be limited to the following areas:
Manufacturing Support
• Manufacturing Process: Assisting with lab work in support of trouble shooting production issues
• Formula Filing: Filing and updating of formulas in the Oracle ERP system under the direction of senior team members
Technical/ Customer Support
• Conducting lab experiments to resolve customer questions/concerns
• Evaluating test pieces from line application trials
• Providing both applied and wet samples to customers, both internal and external
• Preparation and submission of samples for long-term weathering testing
Product Development
• Replacement of obsoleted raw material in existing products
• Formula modifications for cost optimization
• Formula modification based on application changes
Qualifications
• Candidate should have a BS Degree in a technical/engineering field such as Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Laboratory experience (Industrial lab experience preferred)
Note:
A recent college grad with a chemistry degree would be a likely candidate, so 0-3 years experience seems right. They don’t need to have industry experience. Our hope is to be able to hire to permanent positions, and we’d like to have that decided by year end.
Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks
EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.