Scientist (Paint & Coatings Industry) (Waterborne Coating Technology)

Scientist – Waterborne Coating Technology Industry: Paint & Coatings (Manufacturing) Job #: 2025-15814 Location: High Point, NC Salary: Depends upon Experience Shift/Schedule: Day Shift Education: We are seeking candidates with PhD. (No exception) Relocation: Relocation is available for the right candidate Experience: We are seeking candidates with Paint & Coatings Industry experience (Those with Waterborne Coating experience are highly preferred) https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link) Overview: Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Waterborne coating formulator to join our Industrial Building Products Technology Group in High Point, NC. The Scientist will advance our fundamental understanding of coatings technology in support of Axalta’s growth initiatives. This includes product design, development, enhancements & modifications to improve coating performance, while also improving efficiency during manufacturing and application. As such the formulator should be familiar with ingredients used in paints and how these ingredients are manipulated to achieve desired properties. The person in this role will support formulation programs with significant interactions with raw material suppliers, internal formulation experts, and application specialists. Key Responsibilities: Lead product development and customer support initiatives within a collaborative team environment. Develop and implement new waterborne coating formulations—from initial customer definition to manufacturing scale-up and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Management, IT, and Sales. Propose and support new R&D projects aimed at expanding into traditional and adjacent markets. Apply statistical methods to analyze data and solve technical challenges. Define project objectives, set milestones, and deliver results within aggressive timelines. Education: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Coatings is preferred. Serious consideration will be given to degreed candidates in other science-related fields with applicable waterborne coating formulation experience. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have formulated coatings and is adept at utilizing experimental designs and statistical tools to drive decision making. Understanding of waterborne coatings technology, including formulation of exterior and interior systems preferred. An understanding of spraying, printing, and other coating application processes. Ability to develop and/or implement coating characterization testing methods, calibrate & run instrumentation and interpret results Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), problem solving capabilities and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time with possible international travel Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.