Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist to join our Specialty Additives business in Wilmington DE.

This is a significant role within the Company and the R&D function.

This position will report to Senior Scientist.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:


* Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate coating additives in paint formulations.


* Formulate and test architectural and industrial coatings to assess additive performance (rheology, wetting, dispersion, durability, etc.).


* Analyze and interpret data to support product development, technical service requests, and customer trials.


* Prepare technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing documentation.


* Collaborate with sales, marketing, and application development teams to provide technical support and recommendations.


* Maintain lab equipment, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


* Support new product launches and competitive benchmarking.


* Develop technical data packages and sales tools for internal and external stakeholders.


* Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety


* Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:


* BS minimum and MA/MS preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, or related discipline.


* Minimum 3 years of experience in coatings formulation, additives, or related field;


* Hands-on experience with paint testing methods (viscosity, gloss, scrub resistance, adhesion, opacity).


* Familiarity with coating additives such as rheology modifiers, dispersants, defoamers, wetting agents, and biocides.


* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation and reporting.


* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


* Experience with customer interaction and technical service is a plus.


* Skills and Competencies


* Demonstrated subject matter expertise in coatings additives and formulation.


* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects.


* Problem-solving and technical ability.


* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.


* Strong com...