Scientist - Analytical

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Job description

Job Summary:

The role of this position is to conduct analytical activities to support Benjamin Moore's Corporate Laboratories, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Groups, and customers; to develop and establish in-house analytical testing and characterization capabilities for coatings and raw materials.

Reporting the Analytical Lab manager, the scientist will collaborate with other members within the Analytical Group and Product Development Laboratories in basic and applied research, Issue regular analytical project status reports and written reports upon completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform analytical testing on requests from corporate R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory, and manufacturing
* Conduct wet chemistry and instrument analysis of coatings products and raw materials
* Collaborate with R&D laboratories in basic and applied research, provide analytical testing results and

interpretation

* Research on scientific literature and use the information to investigate and develop analytical methodologies
* Work on expanding analytical testing and characterization capabilities
* Draft and issue analytical reports
* Maintain lab equipment
* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

* Advanced degree, Ph.D preferred with 2-5 years' working experience in analytical chemistry or related field
* Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry, analytical and material characterization methods and

instrumentation

* Hands-on experiences in analytical and material characterization instruments, such as HPLC/MASS, GC/MASS,

UV, FTIR, TEM, SEM, DSC, and GPC.

* Demonstrated abilities to develop analytical methods and validate testing procedures
* Strong instrumentation skills for analytical instrument set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting
* Strong organization skills, detail oriented and highly organized
* Superior written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organization skills, detail oriented and highly organized
* Must possess outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills

Company Profile:

The color of pride: Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. For more than 130 years we have been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network..

Safety

At Benjamin Moore, our people are the heart of the company and our number one asset. We are committed to providing safe working conditions at all of our locations and have invested heavily in measures aimed at keeping employees healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With safety as one of our core company values, we have modified facilities and work schedules to support social distancing, established enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols, and regularly provide personal protective equipment to all employees--including masks, gloves and hand sanitizer. Ensuring the well-being of our team members is a top priority.

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