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Job Description
Job Id:
197-2026
# of Openings:
1
Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senir CHemist to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. The Senior Chemist will conduct research focusing on development and modification of new products, colors and testing to meet the market needs with hands on materials and instruments with strong support to production and EHS.
Role Responsibilities:
- Development of new product /color and operate testing based on laboratory and sales projects and their implementation at the customer.
- Product service, modifications and maintenance regarding
- The optimisation of all developments and testing
- Raw materials functions and replacement
- Applications engineering
- Working with customers for approvals and qualifications
- The consideration of environmental and occupational safety aspects
- Support in the correction and reprocessing of defective batches
- Answering of customer requests in coordination with the superior and the sales department.
- Measurement of standardizing coloring.
- Maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments.
- follow up of the EHS compliance rules.
- Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.
Role Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry related field with (0-4) years of experience or
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with (3-8) years of experience, or Associated degree with (11-20) years of experience or High school diploma with more than 20 years of experience
- Receive hazardous waste training within 6 months of initial employment, and annually thereafter in accordance with the applicable provisions of R.61-79.262.17(a)(7)(ii), (iii) and (iv)(D) of the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (SCHWMR).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Experience with SAP software (preferred).
- Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
Physical Demands:
- This job operates in a lab environment. This role routinely uses standard lab equipment, intricate measuring devices, test equipment and related precision devices.
- The position requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally, including to countries and customers that may require proof of vaccination.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Must be able to mix paints, use paint sprayers and other equipment to efficiently and effectively perform the job.
- Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.
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