Peter-Lacke USA is seeking a highly-motivated, scientifically trained individual to fill the position of Technical Support Chemist for our Troy, Michigan manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience, including bench chemistry. This position offers the right candidate room to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and move into a more advanced position as the company grows.
Required Skills
- Color Technology & Color Matching
- Paint Test & Application Methods
- Paint Industry-Related Regulatory Requirements
- Automotive Specifications
- Material Approval Processes
- Broad Coatings & Paint Technology Knowledge
- Microsoft Office (intermediate proficiency), including Outlook
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Essential Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are an integral part of the job and are performed on a regular basis. Other non-essential duties may be assigned.
- Processes assigned lab orders in an accurate and timely manner, professionally documenting work utilizing Lab Notebooks.
- Paints parts/plaques/panels to be used for testing and/or demonstration purposes.
- Responsible for product scale-up/first time batches and resolution of processing issues faced by manufacturing and/or quality.
- Assists the Quality department with the investigation of customer complaints and the subsequent generation of corrective actions.
- Conducts research on current manufactured products to improve product performance.
- Maintains, operates and calibrates laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Assists in maintaining a professional, organized laboratory by keeping all lab equipment, fixtures and common work areas clean and orderly and following Chemical Hygiene procedures.
Education & Experience
- Scientific Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Polymers & Coatings Technology
- Minimum of 1-2 yrs work experience. Experience in Automotive Paints & Coatings is strongly preferred.
- Work experience must include bench work, preferably in an automotive coating laboratory environment.
Peter-Lacke USA is the first U.S. subsidiary of Peter-Lacke GmbH, an international leader of advanced paint systems based in Hiddenhausen, Germany, developing and producing state-of-the art paint systems for substrates such as plastic, glass, wood, and metal for leading companies from the automotive, household appliances and electronics industries for 112 years. For more information on our company, please visit us at www.peter-lacke.com.
Peter-Lacke USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit package including cafeteria style health insurance, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), 11 paid holidays annually, plus paid vacation time.
All applications/resumes will be considered for no more than 60 days after submission.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year
