Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Technical Service Coatings Scientist to join our Specialty Additives business in Wilmington DE. This is a significant role within the Company and the R&D function. This position will report to Senior Scientist.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• 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.
• Skills and Competencies
• 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, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the 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.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.