Job Title: Materials Formulation Specialist
Department: Innovation and Development
Location: Brightlands
Role Overview:
The ideal candidate will contribute to the development and technical support of products used in coatings, electronics, water treatment, and related markets. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, including chemical synthesis, formulation development, application testing, and performing various chemical analyses.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct laboratory-scale chemical synthesis of new materials and intermediates as part of product development efforts.
* Develop and adjust formulations to meet defined physical, chemical, or application requirements.
* Carry out application testing using established protocols to assess product suitability for use in relevant systems.
* Perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using standard laboratory techniques.
* Record, analyze, and report experimental data in a clear, structured, and timely manner.
* Participate in discussions on project direction by contributing data and observations from laboratory work.
* Support downstream development activities by providing experimental data and preparing lab-scale material when needed.
* Assist in addressing technical service questions by providing relevant lab input under guidance from more senior team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
* 1–5 years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in an R&D or product development environment.
* Experience with chemical synthesis, formulation, and/or analytical testing of specialty materials.
* Familiarity with application testing procedures is a plus.
* Exposure to structured innovation or development processes is beneficial.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work with a global manufacturer
* Hands-on laboratory work and experimentation
* Development of new skills and knowledge
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Others:
* Credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions.
* Outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact.
* Driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness.
* Empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards.