Sr. Chemist General Industrial Coatings

Minneapolis, MN

Posted: 10/03/2026 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 10.1.26SK Pay Rate: 88,000 - 110,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Sr. Chemist General Industrial Coatings

In this company you can make a big impact!  You’ll be developing direct to metal coating systems from concept to customer!  In the Senior role you’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects and people, be a mentor, and grow professionally!  If you’ve been searching for a place to call home in the Coatings Industry, this could be it!

The General Industrial Liquid Laboratory is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the development, commercialization, and line maintenance efforts for new and existing products designed for Heavy Equipment Market Segment.  This individual will work closely with technical management, sales and marketing to identify the needs and timelines for product developments and will coordinate project activities with all the pertinent functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Be a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies and qualifications.
  • Serves as the primary contact for highly technical and complex questions and concerns from plants, research professionals, quality control, customers, and other internal and external parties regarding liquid coating technology platforms.
  • Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that project work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
  • Manages maintenance of business, new business opportunities, and personnel who analyze, test, and develop new or updated formulas; will perform tasks that require comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials.
  • Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team.
  • Identifying and understanding customers issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
  • Creating and supporting a cooperative work environment.
  • Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and management.
  • Communicating / interfacing with other departments and divisions including Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Analytical.

Salary

$88,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans, 401K, Pension Plan, PTO/Vacation time, so much more!

Experience:
Basic Qualifications

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 5 years of experience in coating application and formulation
  • Must have previous project management experience
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ new product development experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge or experience in General Industrial paint formulations and processing
  • Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations
  • Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry
  • Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma
  • Proven successful project management and commercial success
  • Travel Requires: 20% Domestic Travel
  • Must be able to bring Subject Matter expertise to this group to lead and mentor junior staff, be self-sufficient, and able to get up and running quickly and manage projects

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  10.1.26SK

Meet Your Recruiter

Stephanie Kemp
Sr Market Recruiting Specialist

Senior Level Recruitment Professional with more than 19 years of experience in the recruitment and placement of Industrial Chemists and Scientists Nationwide from Entry level to Executive level. Resins, Adhesives, Coatings, Plastics, Lubricants, specialty chemicals, additives, inks, and more!!
I have been very successful bringing top valued talent to my clients, and providing expert level guidance to candidates in career searches.

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