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Vector Technical, Inc.
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Allison Leone
Chemist
Job Description
Our client in Willoughby, OH designs and manufactures customized coatings and paint products to customer specifications. They are seeking a Chemist to join their successful team!
Direct Hire
Salary is dependent upon experience
Responsibilities
•   Perform specialized and advanced analyses, testing, and formulation of new and existing paint products and requirements.
•   Perform small batch/sample manufacture, color matching, and testing. Assist in developing and specifying processes for coatings scale-up and manufacture.
•   Evaluate new and existing raw materials for product improvement, availability, and/or cost benefits.
•   Prepare reports and documents detailing project design, results, and conclusions; recommend additional actions or research.
•   Support existing product lines via internal and external customer interaction, including technical service visits.
•   Perform daily housekeeping of laboratory and associated areas, functioning within safety guidelines.
Qualifications
Direct Hire
Salary is dependent upon experience
Responsibilities
•   Perform specialized and advanced analyses, testing, and formulation of new and existing paint products and requirements.
•   Perform small batch/sample manufacture, color matching, and testing. Assist in developing and specifying processes for coatings scale-up and manufacture.
•   Evaluate new and existing raw materials for product improvement, availability, and/or cost benefits.
•   Prepare reports and documents detailing project design, results, and conclusions; recommend additional actions or research.
•   Support existing product lines via internal and external customer interaction, including technical service visits.
•   Perform daily housekeeping of laboratory and associated areas, functioning within safety guidelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (science or engineering).  Prior experience in a paint or chemical laboratory preferred.  Or, a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline with two to five years related experience in a paint or chemical laboratory.  Will consider a combination of experience and education.
- Waterborne formulation and UV technology experience required.
- Experience with solvent-borne, and 2K components a plus.
- Familiarity with design of experiment approach (DOE) and the ability to design, document, report, interpret and present findings as well as design follow-up experiments.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to a variety of people (i.e. customers, public groups, top management, and boards of directors).
- Ability to operate, maintain, and calibrate a variety of specialized test and lab equipment, including color spectrophotometer.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and prior experience with formulation/processing software, color analysis and matching programs, or willingness and ability to learn.
- Exceptional mathematical, problem solving, documentation and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations as needed.  Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured through the company’s insurer.
- Candidates must be able to pass a color test, regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, wear a fitted respirator and dust mask, and tolerate solvent odors and other chemicals used within the facility.
Meet Your Recruiter
Allison Leone
V.P. of Operations
“Communication is key in a people-minded arena”.
With 21 years of experience in client partnership development, team management/skills building and business revenue increase, through open minded strategic growth planning, she believes anyone’s goals are attainable through hard work and keeping a focus on the outcome.
Along with being a part of past Lake County Chamber business of the year recipients and various multi-entrepreneurial awards employment based, Allison has a passion for art, the human good through volunteer work to help others and the thrill of competitive sports.
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About Willoughby, OH
Ready to take your career to the next level in Willoughby, Ohio? This dynamic city in Lake County, known for its picturesque landscapes, charming historic downtown, and thriving business community, offers a multitude of job opportunities across various industries. With proximity to Cleveland, Willoughby provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Explore positions in this vibrant area surrounded by Lake Erie, visit the historic Kirtland Temple, enjoy the delectable local cuisine, catch a show at the Fine Arts Association, and cheer on the Lake County Captains at Classic Park. Discover your next career move in Willoughby today!
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