Process Chemist

Masco Corporation

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About The Position

Provide technical and process assistance to the Manufacturing department Interface between Research and Development and Manufacturing representatives in order to improve efficiencies in the manufacturing process Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Considerable experience in chemical engineering, operations research or process management, preferably involving paint manufacturing processes
• Considerable knowledge of chemical properties, manufacturing processes and R&D development practices
• Considerable knowledge of paint and products, including paint and coatings formulations and the quality specifications of raw materials
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites and/or software related to job functions (manufacturing operations and integrated purchasing software)
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Ability to analyze data and work independently
• Ability to plan, organize and complete work as scheduled
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Prepare five-gallon Research and Development scale-up batches, including the monitoring of first-run batches and the analysis and correction of problem batches.
• Check and approve formulas prior to production, and analyze and correct problem batches.
• Investigate formula corrective actions by making changes in orders and adding and entering data specifications.
• Train production personnel in process systems and provide laboratory support to all facilities.
• Analyze current process systems, recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements, and write procedures.
• Complete assignments as part of process improvement projects.
• Participate in design of new process systems.
• Prepare and present various reports.
• Assist Research and Development in the creation of process improvements and in the formulation of plant capabilities.
• Assist Manufacturing in resolving problems throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ability to work on weekends as needed and flexibility to shift schedule changes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees