Chemist

_Cloverdale Paint is the largest family owned and operated paint company in North America. With over 70 Company stores and 120 Authorized Dealers across Canada, Cloverdale Paint has had a special relationship with its customers ever since the company was founded in 1933._

Cloverdale Paint has an immediate opening for a full-time **Chemist **at our Surrey facility in our Research and Development department.

We are looking for **(1) Chemist **with a minimum of 1 year of experience in formulating paint.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Company paid benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Annual cost of living salary increases
- Profit-sharing Program
- Family Assistance Program
- Staff Discounts
- Comprehensive training
- A supportive and growth-oriented management team
- A great work environment with collaborative and caring colleagues

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Evaluate and test new and existing materials based on effectiveness and cost efficiencies
- Update existing formulations and manufacturing processes to ensure best technological and manufacturing efficiency and current regulatory compliance
- Provide assistance to Production Department by ensuring that all formulations issued are accurate and process friendly
- Coordinate with suppliers to keep abreast of new raw materials and technology available to maintain the highest quality formulations and processes
- Update the knowledge and competency by attending relevant training available related to the paint industry
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and constantly improve the standard of housekeeping of the laboratory

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent scientific field of study with lab experience
- Minimum of 1 years experience in formulating paint and/or coatings
- Committed and dedicated team player
- Must have excellent listening and written/verbal communication skills
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office suites
- Previous work experience working in a paint manufacturing lab environment is an asset

Our employees enjoy excellent work environments, respectful workplaces with credible leadership and receive fair remuneration and annual profit sharing. Be part of a Canadian family owned business and be valued, appreciated and respected

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you capable of standing for long periods of time?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Paint/Coatings: 1 year (required)
- Laboratory: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person