**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
- Contributes to solution of problems/development and maintenance of products/processes.
- Using known principles/procedures, designs executes and analyses experiments.
- Maintains a traceable history of analysis so others can access it and understand it.
- Develops basic technical, company and industry knowledge.
- Learns problem-solving/decision making skills.
- Manage workload through planning execution, analysis, and documentation of results.
- Fully understands processes by which results are produced.
- Operates under sustained supervision. Supervised informational contact with suppliers/customers.
- May be required to help train and/or direct, check work of team.
- Comply with, and display knowledge of, all safety and security regulations.
Maintain a clean work area.
**POSITION CHALLENGES**:
- Accountable for the solution of complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstrating significant knowledge and use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
- Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple company problems of moderate complexity.
- Consistently produces quality work, and strives for improvement in all aspects of the work.
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Eligibility to Work
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
**DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY**:
- Makes technical decisions and recommends/alters project path.
- Suggest ways to solve problems, improve paint, and develop methods for validation and investigations.
- Convince group leader/peers to support an idea or plan (using technical knowledge).
**Formal Education**
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Science or Chemistry module studied.
**Knowledge & Experience**
- Experience in Coatings
- Demonstrates knowledge of instrument capabilities/limitations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various technologies and materials.
- Has broad awareness of division business knowledge (including raw materials market, technology development/trends/brands/products, attributes and competitors) and anticipates market trends.
Is aware of the global impact their work has.
**Technical/skill Requirements**
- Basic mathematics skills, including proficiency in conversions.
- Demonstrates statistical analysis required for method development.
- Maintains computer efficiency and proficient in using software programs such as Product Vision, Lab Col, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and the Internet.
- Problem solving abilities and technical creativity.
- Demonstrates interpretation skills.