Research & Development Chemist, Coatings

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is looking to hire a Senior R&D Chemist for our Research & Development laboratory in its Tampa, FL location. You will work in a laboratory setting to conduct research on new or existing product formulas with minimal supervision. Typical projects will include new product development, modification of existing products, raw material evaluations, benchmarking studies, sample preparations, color matching, batch process review and specification testing. The Senior R&D Chemist is expected to design and document all projects and to be familiar with all appropriate product performance application methods, performance testing methods, QC test procedures and factory processes. This role has responsibility for the scale-up of batches and collaboration with QC as needed.

The goal of this position is to act as the technical lead for roofing and specialty coatings products.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Product formulation of roofing & water-proofing coatings and sealants.
• Current product support: Updating formulations, dealing with customer complaints/questions, maintaining certifications.
• Work with project management to develop new products while driving an organized development processes.
• Support manufacturing when needed.
• Technical lead for specialty coatings group.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of coating formulation experience
• BS in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field
• Strong ability to work with others and drive collaboration
• Ability to present technical work to business team and interact with outside suppliers
• Self-motivated and organized
• Product application and testing can involve physical activity. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.