Join the Basic Coatings Team

Are you looking for a tremendous career opportunity with a great company and a strong team environment? We are always looking for key contributors who like to work hard and play hard. If you are that person please feel free to email your resume to us at resumes@basiccoatings.com. We offer rewarding and challenging career opportunities to fulfill your development as an individual while promoting the growth of the company. Our team members are our success!

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Please take the time to review our current openings listed below.

If you have any questions regarding our current openings, please contact our Human Resources department at 419-241-2156.

Coatings Chemist SUMMARY Conducts research and experimentation for new product development and process improvement. Must have experience developing finished coatings products or polymers for use on various flooring substrates including wood, concrete and VCT. Experience with polymers including urethanes, acrylics, epoxies and UV curable is required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned as needed. Self directed and able to conduct projects with minimal supervision. Direct activities of technicians and specialists. Provide recommendations to QC, QA, and manufacturing concerning test procedures, batch corrections or manufacturing procedures. Develop new formulations as requested. Modify existing formulations as requested. Provide technical assistance to Betco personnel, distributors, end users, government officials and medical personnel. Bring new technology to Betco through vendor meetings, trade journals and seminars. Review literature such as tech sheets, labels and MSDS’s for accuracy. Approve new and alternate raw materials. Participate in training seminars, team meetings, and development meetings. Conduct tour groups through the laboratory. Conduct field testing and troubleshooting when necessary. Develop new test methods when necessary. Work with other departments to complete projects. Maintain clean and safe work environment. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to teach wet chemistry testing including but not limited to titrations, pH determinations, foam testing, solids determinations and refractometer readings. Be able to train others in the use of specialized equipment necessary to perform testing including but not limited to FTIR, Taber, UV curing equipment and centrifuge. Be able to teach specialized techniques in order to perform testing including but not limited to finish application, surface preparation, and long term monitoring. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 4 year science degree necessary Must have experience in formulating coatings products or polymers, preferably water based urethane wood coatings, UV finishes for flooring, concrete coatings and VCT finishes. Experience in directing activities of others. Must be able to function as part of a team or as team leader. REQUIRED SKILLS Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent record keeper.