Associate Chemist

Benjamin Moore

. Work in cross-functional teams to develop new coatings technologies and evaluate new polymers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeFlanders • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,100 - $69,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in paint and coating formulations, experimental design, and data analysis while effectively collaborating in cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for managing laboratory operations and materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BS In ChemistryLaboratory ExperiencePaint And Coatings KnowledgeAnalytical And Problem-Solving SkillsData Summarization And Presentation

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Hard Skills

Experimental DesignData AnalysisCoating FormulationsMaterial EvaluationLaboratory Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSelf-StarterEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Lab NotebooksAnalytical Tools

Industry Keywords

Coatings TechnologiesPolymersRaw MaterialsScale-UpsPPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in cross-functional teams to develop new coatings technologies and evaluate new polymers
Design and execute experiments for paint and coating formulations and testing to meet targeted objectives
Document and summarize experimental results in electronic lab notebooks
Analyze data, report results, and recommend next steps
Use analytical tools to solve problems and find solutions
Participate in plant scale-ups
Collaborate with Procurement to evaluate new and alternate materials
Manage laboratory raw materials
Maintain lab equipment and shared workspace
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Chemistry or related field
0-3 years’ experience in laboratory setting
Knowledge of paint, coatings, and related raw materials
Efficient at summarizing technical data and presenting results
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter with ability to take initiative and drive toward results
Attention to detail and scientific rigor
Comfortable working in teams, sharing data, and communicating effectively
Extremely organized
Ability to lift 40-50 lbs
Willingness to work in potentially hot or cold manufacturing facilities and noisy environments during scale-ups
Willingness to work with chemicals using required PPE
Willingness to travel as needed to attend scale-ups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
Competitive benefits
Ongoing learning/continuing education
Skill development
Noise protection supplied for scale-up environments
Proper PPE outlined and supplied