Formulation Specialist

Hiring: Formulation Specialist - Marine & Protective Coatings

Location: [Dartmouth, Nova Scotia]
Employment Type: Full-Time, onsite

Join our innovative team as a Formulation Specialist, leading advanced coating formulation projects from R&D through commercialization. We specialize in marine and industrial protective coatings, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead coating formulation and development from laboratory to market-ready products.
• Optimize existing formulations to meet market demands and environmental standards.
• Design and execute structured R&D projects with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure accurate documentation following ISO standards and assist with regulatory compliance submissions (e.g., Lloyds Register).
• Conduct comprehensive laboratory and field testing; analyze data for continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality control, regulatory, and sales teams for successful scale-up and commercialization.
• Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and application guidance.
• Promote and adhere strictly to safety protocols, ensuring a safe laboratory environment.

Core Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Innovative solutions for complex formulation challenges.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Effective coordination across internal teams and external partners.
• Project Management: Skilled in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
• Communication & Reporting: Clearly document and communicate technical information.
• Attention to Detail: Precise formulation, rigorous testing, and accurate data management.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Open to integrating new technologies, materials, and methods.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Commitment to maintaining safety and adherence to industry standards.

Technical Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in marine and protective coatings formulation.
• Knowledge of surface chemistry, materials science, coating performance, and evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with Lloyds Register, ISO regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory data management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven success in product scale-up and commercialization.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree (Masters preferred) in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Coating Technology, Materials Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in coating formulation, research, development, and commercialization, particularly marine or industrial coatings.
• Expertise in R&D and QC procedures aligned with ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance.

Join our team and drive innovation in marine coatings

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