Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist

Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist

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Ashland LLC is looking for an Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist to join its Specialty Additives business in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a significant R&D role reporting to the Senior Scientist.

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate coating additives in paint formulations.
• Formulate and test architectural and industrial coatings to assess additive performance (rheology, wetting, dispersion, durability, etc.).
• Analyze and interpret data to support product development, technical service requests, and customer trials.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and customer‑facing documentation.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and application development teams to provide technical support and recommendations.
• Maintain lab equipment, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches and competitive benchmarking.
• Develop technical data packages and sales tools for internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to the organization’s goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization’s capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

• BS minimum and MA/MS preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in coatings formulation, additives, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with paint testing methods (viscosity, gloss, scrub resistance, adhesion, opacity).
• Familiarity with coating additives such as rheology modifiers, dispersants, defoamers, wetting agents, and biocides.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data interpretation and reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with customer interaction and technical service is a plus.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in coatings additives and formulation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects.
• Problem‑solving and technical ability.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills: written, oral, and presentation.
• Knowledge of structure‑property relationships in coatings and additives.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times.
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different.

In more than 100 countries, Ashland LLC provides specialty chemicals, technologies, and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit  to see the innovations we offer.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, disabled, gender identity, and sexual orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status. Ashland does not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any openings unless there is a signed recruiting agreement.

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• Seniority:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing