Scientist I

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.
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In this role, you will collaborate with other members within the lab to provide analytical chemistry services to Research & Development Labs, Corporate Quality Groups, Regulatory, and Manufacturing. You will be responsible for issuing regular analytical project status reports and written reports upon completion of projects. The Analytical Scientist I will develop and establish in-house analytical testing and characterization capabilities for coatings and raw materials.

Reporting to the Analytical Manager, the Scientist I job is an exciting chance to join a team that promotes and recognizes innovation. We are seeking motivated individuals who will work on providing analytical services in a world-class paint company.

Soft Skills

Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.
• Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one's time effectively.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing for 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 scientific literature and investigate and develop analytical methodologies
• Expand analytical testing and characterization capabilities
• Adhere to all laboratory safety & cleanliness practices
• Actively seek and leverage internal and external best in class knowledge
• Capable of managing a team and working as a member on larger complex teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage and train junior scientists
• Monitor competitive and industry trends

Desired Experience / Qualifications

• BS, MS, with 5+ years' experience in chemistry or science related discipline
• Broad knowledge of chemistry and hands-on experience of analytical and material characterization methods and instrumentation, i.e., HPLC/MASS, GC/MASS, UV, FTIR, NMR, TEM, SEM, AFM, DSC, and GPC
• Demonstrated abilities in developing analytical methods and validating testing procedures
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience and knowledge in coatings desired
• Experience with LIMS, lab automation and digitalization are a plus