Application Chemist – Subject Matter Expert for Industrial Coatings (The Woodlands, Texas)
Job Description :
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions.
Huntsman is seeking an Application Chemist - Subject Matter Expert for Industrial Coatings supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in The Woodlands, Texas . This position will report to the Sr. Technical Services Manager .
Job Scope
Huntsman Advanced Materials is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Coatings Expert to join our dynamic team in the Americas. This role will focus on developing, optimizing, and supporting advanced coating solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of industrial coatings, technical expertise, strong customer-facing skills, and a passion for innovation.
In summary, as the Application Chemist, you will:
- Drive the advancement and implementation of new industrial coatings solutions by working closely with project managers and formulators at industry leading coating manufacturers.
- Collaborate with customers to understand their coatings needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Obtain qualifications with industrial coating manufacturers for Huntsman components.
- Negotiate product specifications with customers as needed.
- Proactively network and develop industry relationships to drive growth and innovation.
- Collaborate with customer technical and manufacturing teams to identify challenges and recommend improvements.
- Identify opportunities for enhancement in industrial coatings products, processes, and materials.
- Lead and support the development of new coating products and technologies.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of Huntsman’s advanced materials product portfolio.
- Provide expert guidance on coating application methods and troubleshooting.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and R&D teams for successful product launches.
- Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
- Conduct technical presentations and training sessions.
- Champion Huntsman’s EHS practices and ensure quality standards.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of technical activities and solutions.
- Collaborate with global market and technical teams.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial coatings.
- Proven technical expertise in coating technologies and formulation development.
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent customer-facing skills to build relationships and create technical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of industry standards and quality control processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced technical degree or Master’s in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience with thermoset polymers or advanced materials.
Travel requirements
Willingness to travel extensively within the Americas as needed.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment.
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