Formulation Chemist

Project Manager at Thomas Brooke International The Opportunity

• Dive into a hands‑on role at a fast‑growing industrial coatings manufacturer backed by fresh investment from private equity
• Support innovative product development in a collaborative, zero‑bureaucracy environment that values every team member's contributions and strives for work‑life balance.
• Join an entrepreneurial team, driving innovation in custom 2K coatings focused on flooring applications, with hands‑on ownership of lab projects all the way through to scale up and commercialization.
• Help to bring structure and process to an entrepreneurial lab environment
• Visible role – report directly to overall Head of Technical – with real opportunities for career growth in a high‑impact, small‑team environment.

• Assist in formulating and optimizing two‑component epoxy, polyurethane, and polyaspartic coatings, with a primary focus on flooring applications for concrete and protective surfaces.
• Support lab testing and validation of product performance, including adhesion, durability, and chemical resistance, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Aid in scaling formulations from lab bench to production, contributing to manufacturing troubleshooting and process improvements as projects progress.
• Maintain detailed lab records, formulations, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and technical teams to address customer needs, while executing assigned projects independently with minimal direct supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in Coatings, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in coatings formulation with core knowledge of 2K epoxy, polyurethane, and polyaspartic systems, particularly for flooring and protective applications; familiarity with water‑based and solvent‑based industrial coatings.
• Proven ability to execute lab‑based projects with strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and comfort multitasking in a dynamic, small‑business setting.
• Eager learner with an entrepreneurial mindset, seeking bigger impact in a growing organization; effective communicator who thrives on collaboration and documentation.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas‑Fort Worth area (on‑site in Cresson, TX lab); base salary, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing and Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing