Coatings 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 Coatings Chemist **at our **Oakville **facility in our Research and Development department.

We are looking for (1) Experienced Chemist with a **minimum of 5 years of industry experience in formulating protective coatings.** Coatings include, but are not limited to, epoxies, urethanes and tank linings.
- Salary will be determined based on experience._

**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 Chemical Engineering preferred, or an equivalent scientific field of study with lab experience
- Minimum of 5 years of 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

**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

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oakville, ON L6L 2X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Paint/Coatings Formulation: 5 years (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person