What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist-Pigment Dispersions position at AOC Formulations?
Title: Chemist-Pigment Dispersions
Reports To: Product Leader-Pigments
Work Location: Corporate | Research and Development – Piperton, TN
Summary
AOC is North America’s leading producer of thermoset resins, delivering differentiated formulations for demanding composite applications. AOC enables customers to manufacture durable infrastructure, lightweight automotive body panels, premium‑appearance surfaces, high‑performance coatings and pigments, and fire-retardant composites for construction. The technical team designs products that empower engineers with exceptional design freedom while advancing more sustainable solutions across virtually every composite end use. Find out more at www.AOCformulations.com/en-amr.
Based in Piperton, TN, the Chemist-Pigment Dispersions role will be hands-on with formulating, compounding and molding. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of chemistry, be mechanically inclined, creative, curious and passionate about creating and using chemistry and composite fabrication methods to solve real-world technical challenges. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Product development of pigment and thickening formulations for composites – end uses including but not limited to construction, automotive, recreation and infrastructure
- Support the Product Leader-Pigment Dispersions in design of experiments, formula development, preparing samples with hands on laboratory work, maintaining equipment, and authoring technical reports
- Seek out new opportunities for pigment and resin formulations
- Collaborate with customers and colleagues
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Composites Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science preferred; Exception to this requirement may be made by fulfilling the desired experience and having a degree in the sciences
- 1 years of experience formulating pigment dispersions and color matching
- 1 years of experience formulating or compounding resins
- Hands-on laboratory skills
- Relevant experience in the following: Formulating or compounding unsaturated polyester and epoxy vinyl ester resins; Molding or fabricating composites; Color matching and weather testing
- Knowledge of physical testing and mechanical properties
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office and computer systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have strong organization, project management, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Willing and able to travel 5% annually
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Contributions and Matching
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Effective the 1st of the Month After Hire!
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance Disability Insurance
- Continuing Education-Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Service Recognition Rewards
- Relocation Assistance
- Pet Insurance