Chemist I - RPM Industrial Coatings Group

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analytical testing following various testing organization standards, including ASTM, ISO, and others. Utilize various analytical instruments for testing including FT-IR, FT-IR microscopy, GCMS, GPC, DSC, TGA, Rheometer, SEMEDS, Particle Size, SRF, and others.
• Prepare samples for accelerated testing following various testing organization standards, including ASTM, ISO, KCMA, and specific customer requirements for performance, accelerated, and corrosion testing.
• Prepare samples for physical testing following various testing organization standards, including ASTM and others, to measure viscosity, percent volatiles, percent pigment, weight per gallon, and others.
• Maintain lab equipment, including sterilizing, calibrating, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of laboratory supplies, including ordering, receiving, and distributing supplies.
• Follow all safety procedures and keep workstation in tour ready laboratory environment. Adhere to all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Gather data and information from test subjects, experiments and other work products, document results, prepare written reports for internal and external customers.
• Complete administrative responsibilities (phone calls, emails, paperwork, lab reports) in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory organization, including labeling, sorting, and storing lab samples, and disposing of lab waste properly.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, with a preference for Chemistry or Biology or 3+ years of prior laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Proven computer literacy with experience in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time.