Technical Services Chemist

Job Description:

At Penn Color, we value versatile, go-getter professionals who thrive on variety and excel at taking initiative. If you are someone who can confidently wear many hats-adapt to new challenges and step into different roles as needed-you'll fit right in. We're seeking a senior player with a resilient, can-do attitude and the flexibility to tackle diverse tasks and projects. Whether it's leading a new initiative, supporting key business objectives, or solving unexpected challenges, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Bring your creativity, resourcefulness, and drive to Penn Color - where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. Ready to take on what's next? Let's make it happen together! About the

Position:

Executes complex technical service projects for coatings and pigment dispersion applications with minimal supervision. Leads pigment dispersion formulation and process trials, troubleshoots customer issues, and develop technical solutions aligned with manufacturing capabilities and performance requirements. Supports Technical Service Representatives on strategic accounts while also managing independent projects that require direct customer engagement, cross- functional coordination, and advanced technical judgment. Plan and conduct pigment dispersion formulation and process trials to meet customer or internal performance targets. Lead independent technical service projects, including troubleshooting, qualification, and optimization of products for industrial coatings customers. Support Technical Service Representatives on complex customer accounts by providing advanced laboratory and formulation expertise. Perform laboratory testing and evaluations on pigment dispersions and coatings formulations, including method development and adaptation. Analyze test data, draw conclusions, and prepare technical reports for internal and customer use. Collaborate with R D, Quality, and Operations to align technical solutions with production feasibility and business objectives. Conduct root cause analysis for product performance issues and recommend corrective actions. Provide on-site technical support at customer locations as needed. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and train others on specialized techniques. Participate in industry events, technical meetings, and customer demonstrations as a technical representative.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required Advanced degree in chemistry or related field preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

Minimum 5-10 years of related experience Ability to work in teams and provide and accept direction Good interpersonal, external, and internal communication skills Penn Color offers many tangible and intangible benefits to our full-time employees: Tangible benefits include: Highly competitive compensation A choice between 3 outstanding medical plans 401K with a strong company match PTO to balance your life Additional company perks And More! Our intangible benefits really set us apart: Unmatched company stability Long-term career opportunity True open door, friendly environment Ability to "own" your role Company events that bring us all together If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice! Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.