Sr. Chemist- Color Specialist
Laticrete International
Develop and validate construction product formulations, focusing on pigment chemistry.
16 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bethany, CT
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical Services
Training & Education
Marketing Support
Sales
Customer Service
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Heavy Civil
Marine
Role
What you would be doing
formulation
data analysis
experiment design
scale‑up
qc testing
customer interaction
- Independently process, analyze, and interpret results and data in specific area.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Led end-to-end pigment formulation and color development projects, delivering custom solutions for coatings, plastics, and inks that met client specifications and industry standards.
- Support Operations in evaluating product inconsistencies & providing disposition
- Impart Company knowledge of policies and procedures to help them orient to the organization.
- Maintain cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and customers.
- Responsible for documenting all work via approved methods and sharing developments via occasional technical presentations.
- Assist and guide the production scale-up of new products developed: Write batching formulas for the production department based upon completed and approved laboratory formulations. Follow process through to full commercialization.
- Interact with end-use customers and contractors to understand product usage, limitations, and needs.
- Devise and conduct experiments to solve increasingly complex problems.
- Help organize and participate in field trials as required.
- Support Technical Services requests to evaluate field complaints in specific area.
- Evaluate and suggest new raw materials through increasing communication with raw material suppliers.
- Help guide new and junior team members within the lab. Be a resource for escalations and problem solving.
- Review and perform competitive testing and analysis as required.
- Communicate results within R&D, cross-functional departments and Stage Gate Review meetings.
- Maintain a clean working laboratory environment as well as properly working equipment. Ensure that all instruments that required periodic calibration and validation requirements do so per laboratory calibration/validation procedures.
- Consistently uphold Company culture through positive communications, managing conflict and fostering an open and constructive environment.
- Summarize all project work in a formal end report.
- Determine Quality Control parameters for product testing.
- Under general supervision, formulate products to meet specified requirements.
- Summarize ongoing work and findings to colleagues during department meetings.
- Document work continuously according to standard practice.
- Comply with all laboratory, company, state and federal safety regulations.
- Write work instructions for R&D related test procedures.
What you bring
pigment chemistry
formulation
doe
ms
microsoft office
self-starter
- Some familiarity with the process of researching patents, writing invention disclosures, and other publications within the industry.
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in pigment chemistry, formulation, and color development within coatings, plastics, or related industries.
- With supervisor verification, able to analyze data independently and apply some specialized knowledge (e.g. DOE and statistical methods to solve problems).
- Demonstrated analytical ability in specific area, well organized, detail oriented, and systematic in documenting results.
- Applied advanced pigment chemistry and color science expertise to optimize formulations for durability, consistency, and reproducibility, resulting in improved product performance and reduced development time.
- Some experience with Production/Operations, Product Management, QC, ISO processes, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, Finance, Accounting and Marketing departments.
- Experience formulating products in a research and development lab environment in a specific area of the construction industry.
- Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
- BA/BS in a physical science required, Chemistry highly preferred. MS a plus.
- Standing: Must be able to stand at least 50% of the day.
- Must be a self-starter and able to multi-task.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to present and write reports.
- Ability to organize and present results in a clear concise manner.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in formulating construction materials, building products or related industry.
- Sitting: Must be able to sit at least 50% of the day.
- Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other specialty software systems as required.
- Flexible spending
- 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1956
Year Established
The company was founded in a New Haven basement in 1956, marking the beginning of its innovative journey in latex-tile solutions.
$420M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates solid revenue from diverse markets including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- A three-generation, family-owned business that expanded into 100+ countries through bold export strategies.
- Products range from tile & stone mortars to decorative resinous floors and concrete restoration systems.
- Typical projects include high-end tile installations, waterproofing, floor leveling, and masonry builds.
- Specialisms span buildings and infrastructure, with durable solutions contributing to LEED-certified sites.
- Innovation roots evident in early latex additives and ongoing R&D at ISO 9001-certified facilities.
- Standout fact: their SUPERCAP® system redefines underlayment with industry-leading warranties.
- Trust & Integrity: "We strive to do the right thing, we do what we say. … committed to respecting and trusting each other."
- Passion & Commitment: "Our passion and our commitment fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. … with humility, dedication, and perseverance."
- Innovation: "We embrace innovation and change, for us and for our industry. … designing innovative and sustainable systems for the needs of the future."
- Customer Centricity: "Our customers are our shared priority. … committed to aligning with our customers for their success."
- Growing Together: "We grow individually, and we grow together as Team LATICRETE. … working, learning, and developing together."
- Caring: "We care for each other, for our customers, and for our planet. … contribute to the well‑being of the people with whom we interact."
- First tile and stone installation materials manufacturer to offer third‑party certification for low‑VOC products; UL GREENGUARD certified.
- Products feature Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) for full transparency.
- LEED Project Certification Assistant tool provided to simplify LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge submissions.
- Introduced new organizational roles dedicated to sustainability and technology to reinforce sustainable product and operations development.
- Sustainability strategy structured around six pillars: solutions, processes, supply‑chain, workplaces & behaviors, industry, community engagement.
- Net‑zero target not explicitly stated on site—no official net‑zero date found.
2,000+ Team Members
Global Workforce
The company employs over 2,000 individuals across the globe.
100 Countries
Reach Across Continents
Operations span 100 countries and six continents.
Three Generations
Workforce Since 1956
Employees represent three generations of service since the company's founding.
- Website states commitment to 'an environment that values diversity and expects all employees to treat one another with respect and dignity.'
- LATICRETE Women’s Forum exists (mentioned on careers page), indicative of active gender-focused professional development.
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