Coatings Scientist (ATH_N_0516)
Unimin Corporation, a member of the Sibelco Group, is North America's leading industrial mineral producer and a technology partner to a diverse customer base. Our silica, high purity quartz, feldspar, nepheline syenite, calcium carbonate, clay, kaolin, lime and limestone products are the fundamental building blocks of nearly every industrial and manufacturing process.
Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Unimin; but our real strength is our employees. Unimin employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers.
Unimin is looking for a dynamic Coating Scientist who will have a positive impact on the Research & Development team at its Spruce Pine, NC location. As a Coating Scientist you will conduct research and manage projects related to coatings applications as defined by the research plan. Provide technical support for existing and new mineral filler products and maintain the paint and coatings laboratory.
The successful incumbent will have the following Key Responsibilities:
* Manage research projects on existing and new mineral fillers for paint and coatings applications or other specialty mineral product applications.
* Provide technical assistance to support Technical Sales, Sales, and Marketing with customer matters related to paint and coatings applications and specialty minerals products.
* Maintain Unimin’s Coating Applications Laboratory at the MRL and expand its capabilities to meet the needs of new research and development projects and technical services.
* Document research and technical services in Unimin laboratory notebooks in accordance with R& D policies.
* Communicate research methods, analysis, and findings in formal reports and invention disclosures.
* Initiate and coordinate outside application testing and sample preparation to supplement in-house R&D efforts.
* Engage in tech-to-tech interactions with customers in collaboration with Technical Sales.
* Participate in ad hoc work teams as needed, such as the Paint Work Team.
* Provide technical service and support as needed to R&D in areas other than mineral fillers for paint and coatings.
* Assist with research projects and technical services related to plastics.
* Keep up to date on technologies related to paint and coatings applications, especially regarding mineral fillers.
* Learn about our customers, our business, and the industrial minerals industry to propose future directions for research and development, especially regarding paint and coatings.
Benefits:
* Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
* 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
* Vacation + Paid Holidays
* Education Assistance
* Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
* Employee Assistance Program
At Unimin, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
IND1
Required Experience:
* A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
* 3 years of experience in the coatings industry minimum with additional years of experience desired
Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Unimin; but our real strength is our employees. Unimin employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers.
Unimin is looking for a dynamic Coating Scientist who will have a positive impact on the Research & Development team at its Spruce Pine, NC location. As a Coating Scientist you will conduct research and manage projects related to coatings applications as defined by the research plan. Provide technical support for existing and new mineral filler products and maintain the paint and coatings laboratory.
The successful incumbent will have the following Key Responsibilities:
* Manage research projects on existing and new mineral fillers for paint and coatings applications or other specialty mineral product applications.
* Provide technical assistance to support Technical Sales, Sales, and Marketing with customer matters related to paint and coatings applications and specialty minerals products.
* Maintain Unimin’s Coating Applications Laboratory at the MRL and expand its capabilities to meet the needs of new research and development projects and technical services.
* Document research and technical services in Unimin laboratory notebooks in accordance with R& D policies.
* Communicate research methods, analysis, and findings in formal reports and invention disclosures.
* Initiate and coordinate outside application testing and sample preparation to supplement in-house R&D efforts.
* Engage in tech-to-tech interactions with customers in collaboration with Technical Sales.
* Participate in ad hoc work teams as needed, such as the Paint Work Team.
* Provide technical service and support as needed to R&D in areas other than mineral fillers for paint and coatings.
* Assist with research projects and technical services related to plastics.
* Keep up to date on technologies related to paint and coatings applications, especially regarding mineral fillers.
* Learn about our customers, our business, and the industrial minerals industry to propose future directions for research and development, especially regarding paint and coatings.
Benefits:
* Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
* 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
* Vacation + Paid Holidays
* Education Assistance
* Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
* Employee Assistance Program
At Unimin, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
IND1
Required Experience:
* A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
* 3 years of experience in the coatings industry minimum with additional years of experience desired