Product Development Chemist II

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all. 

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Job Summary 

Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-quality coatings for the architectural and industrial maintenance markets. We are currently seeking a Product Development Chemist II to join our Exterior Coatings formulation team. 

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues in the Exterior Coatings laboratory utilizing your architectural and industrial maintenance coatings experience to improve upon existing products and develop and commercialize the next generation of coatings, stains, and primers. As a Product Development Chemist II, you will identify, explore, and prove the feasibility of new chemistries, provide direction to team members, and offer support and solutions to Quality and Supply Chain issues and initiatives. This position offers great opportunities for growth and development into higher technical or managerial roles. 

The Product Development Chemist II position is an exciting chance to join a company that promotes and recognizes innovation. We are seeking motivated individuals who will produce world-class products and add to the skillset of an already successful exterior formulation team. Join the team today and receive a $5K sign-on bonus. 

Soft Skills 

• Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal. 
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and recognize others’ emotions. 
• Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands. 
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.  
• Coaching Skills: The ability to motivate staff: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.  
• Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.  
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions. 
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.  
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.  
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths. 
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective. 
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop new products in partnership with the Technical and Innovation Laboratory, Quality, Marketing and Manufacturing teams 
• Initiate, design, and execute multidimensional experiments 
• Extensive knowledge of competitive and industry playing field 
• Knowledge of formulation tools, techniques, performance metrics and manufacturing processes 
• Manage several projects concurrently 
• Support resolution of Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing issues 
• Plan and support Manufacturing scale-ups 
• Maintain laboratory and equipment 
• Provide direction and training to team members 
• Participate in learning and capability building initiatives in Product Development 
• Professional development through continuous learning 
• Adhere to all laboratory safety guidelines 

Desired Experience / Qualifications  

• BS Chemistry; 8+ years of experience 

• Strong people and cross-functional team management skills 

• Exhibits & fosters team behavior within & outside the laboratory 

• Excellent communication, presentation & organizational skills 

• Possess good analytical problem-solving skills to make timely & accurate decisions 

• Clear & concise record keeping 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1-year customer contact center experience preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Emphasizes excellent customer service.

• Previous SAP experience preferred.

• Proven capability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

• Good organizational skills; detail oriented; self-starter.

• Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of Windows, MS Office Suite, and Google Chrome required.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with keyboarding and phone required.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work occasional overtime is required.

• Effective problem-solving skills.