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ICP Group R&D Chemist, Architectural coating formulation in Andover, Massachusetts
Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
ICP Group is looking to hire a Senior R&D Chemist specializing in architectural coating formulation to work in the Andover, MA location. You will work in a laboratory setting to conduct research on new or existing product formulas with minimal supervision. Typical projects will include new product development, modification of existing products, raw material evaluations, benchmarking studies, sample preparations, color matching, batch process review and specification testing. The Senior R&D Chemist is expected to design and document all projects and to be familiar with all appropriate product performance application methods, performance testing methods, QC test procedures and factory processes. This role has responsibility for the scale-up of batches and collaboration with QC as needed.
ICP is made up of a variety of water-based and solvent based coating brands. We are looking for a candidate that has the ability to grasp both technologies and is interested by the ability to work on a wide product array.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Water-based architectural coating formulation
Solvent/Alkyd Coating formulation
Color matching
Work with project management to develop new products while driving an organized development process
Support manufacturing when needed
Requirements:
5+ years of coating formulation experience
BS in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field
Strong ability to work with others and drive collaboration
Ability to present technical work to business team and interact with outside suppliers
Self motivated and organized
ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
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