Paint Chemist

Actalent • Wilmington, DE • 1h ago

Job Title: Chemist - Architectural PaintJob Description

Join our dynamic team as a Chemist in the Architectural Paint division, where you will be instrumental in testing and developing new paint materials. Your role will involve mixing chemicals and additives to create innovative architectural paint, ensuring that quality standards are met and environmental impacts are considered.

Responsibilities

Test new architectural paint materials within a laboratory setting.

Mix chemicals and additives to create architectural paint, ensuring quality standards and environmental considerations are met.

Select appropriate resins, pigments, additives, and solvents to achieve desired paint properties such as adhesion, durability, color, and gloss.

Conduct laboratory testing including viscosity, draw downs on different substrates, stain resistance, and application testing.

Provide technical support for key innovation projects and customer services.

Ensure lab safety by following general safety procedures.

Perform hands-on work in the lab to deliver reliable results.

Collaborate with scientists and technicians to plan and execute technical lab work.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in chemistry, particularly in paint and coating.

Knowledge of polymer chemistry.

Experience with viscosity, application testing, draw down, and stain resistance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Diploma with 5+ years of hands-on paint/coating lab experience.

Associates degree with 2+ years of hands-on paint/coating lab experience.

Bachelor's degree with co-op or industrial internship preferred.

Experience in making paint or coatings, with a preference for architectural paint.

Experience conducting lab testing such as viscosity and application testing.

Knowledge of rheology and viscosity.

Work Environment

Work within the Applications Lab, a specialized environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. You will be part of a team that is committed to developing cutting-edge solutions in architectural paint, with access to expert training and tutoring.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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