Chemist II

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The Valspar Corporation is the fourth largest global manufacturer and distributor of paints and coatings in the world. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing its customers the latest coating technology innovations, the finest quality, and the best customer service in the coatings industry.Valspar employs more than 10,000 people worldwide, with sales offices in more than 25 countries and research labs and manufacturing facilities in more than 15 countries. The company generates more than $4 billion in sales, with approximately half of those revenues coming from international markets.Currently we are seeking an experienced Chemist to join our team in Garland, TX . This role is primarily responsible for managing and supporting manufacturing and Technical Services.POSITION TITLE: Chemist IIPOSITION SUMMARY: Performs specialized and advanced analyses, testing, and formulation of new products and requirements. Responsibilities may include developing new or updated formulas, performing moderate or sub-sets of large projects, and determining quality standards.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Perform advanced analysis and determine the root cause for Formula Feedbacks, Problem Batches, Customer Complaints and any other Valtrack items for the Garland Coil Lab.* Develop and adjust product formulas to correct deficiencies based on the root cause behind Formula Feedbacks, Problem Batches, Customer Complaints and any other Valtrack items for the Garland Coil Lab.* Develop reports and documents detailing processes, results and conclusions; recommends additional actions or research.* Assists and supports Coil Technical Service by providing data collection, testing, analysis and determine the root causes for customer application issues and complaints.* Periodically travels to other Valspar sites, customers and end users to monitor trial batches and trial product runs.* Test, evaluate and draw conclusions regarding raw material analysis for incoming raw materials and potential raw material offsets.* In special circumstances, when a specific customer, specific product or aspect of the product line comes into focus as being in trouble, create a cross-functional task group and act as a liaison with Manufacturing, QC and QA to address the special circumstance.* Communicate within the Coil Lab and across site functional groups any changes to processes, formulating policy and work instructions through written documentation and MOC meetings.* Embedded and active in day-to-day activities and possess the necessary people skills to communicate across functional groups.* Responds to complex questions and concerns from Manufacturing, QC, QA, Technical Service, customers and Coil Lab personnel regarding support activities; both internal and external.* Operates, cleans and calibrates a variety of specialized equipment that requires professional judgment and background; also utilizes technical or standard equipment during the course of projects.* May supervise, train or serve as a lead to lower level chemists and technicians.* Perform other duties as assigned.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Five years of industrial chemistry experience, including two years of experience within the paint and/or coatings industry.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent education and experience.SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* Applying advanced professional chemistry principles and practices;* Performing specialized formulation tasks;* Applying application methods and procedures;* Interpreting and applying department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations;* Working with quality standards;* Solving technical problems and recommending solutions;* Interpreting data and developing reports;* Prioritizing project tasks;* Providing and communicating technical information;* Applying commercialization principles and practices;* PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications;* Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, and other conditions found in laboratory environments.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Valspar offers a very competitive compensation program consisting of base salary and performance bonus program, medical and dental coverage, medical disability and life insurance coverage, dependent and health care reimbursement accounts and various retirement wealth accumulation programs. Valspar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To learn more about the Valspar Corporation, please visit our websites at www.valsparglobal.comTo view all current Valspar career opportunities, please visit our careers website at careers.valsparglobal.com.