Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.
From a single asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in 1982, Atlas has grown to 36 facilities in North America providing worldwide product distribution. Today, products from the company’s four major divisions, Polyiso Roof & Wall Insulation, Shingle & Underlayment, Molded Products, and Web Technologies, are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities and shipped from our network of manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s amazing how our customer-first philosophy has grown on our clients.
Atlas Web Technologies is seeking a Product Technology Chemist for the Meridian, MS Technical Center.

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY CHEMIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Technology Chemist is responsible for the development of new and novel products, development of improved coating formulations, raw material evaluations and analysis, and implementation that allows Atlas to remain competitive in the facing market. The role will analyze product performance through lab analysis and work to improve performance and quality while driving costs down. This role will be responsible for overseeing and assisting in testing raw materials and finished products, as well as assisting Manufacturing with process improvement. Works with raw material suppliers to identify potential cost-effective materials that can improve performance. Must have strong analytical skills, statistical skills and communication skills.

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY CHEMIST EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Four-year degree minimum preferred with chemical engineering, material, or chemistry.
• Water-based coatings industry training and experience of five years desirable.
• Polymer Chemistry experience is required
• Laboratory experience required.

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY CHEMIST SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in the knowledge and use of personal computer equipment, office hardware, and certain lab equipment.
• Understanding of lab testing and the ability to evaluate data acquired through the testing process.
• Water-based coating formulation and manufacturing expertise.
• Strong analytical chemistry background.
• Able to train, direct and influence the actions of others.
• Must have exceptional communication and analytical skills
• Analyze information and make decisions based on knowledge of the process and products being manufactured.

• Develop intelligent responses to industry challenges and opportunities that result from competitive product threats and/or regulatory activity based on data driven analysis.
• Identify strategic technology activities and provide technical expertise to support manufacturing and sales initiatives required to grow Atlas’ market position through formulation, chemistry, product design and applications for development.
• Direct the raw material vendor research and development technical projects for innovative solutions to competitive challenges in the market.
• Develop water-based coating formulations and aids in determining optimal process conditions.
• Assist in chemistry and process education at the plants.
• Knowledge of corporate technical strategy and direction.
• Access and knowledge of all raw material and process specifications and product specifications and requirements.
• Knowledge of all research and development projects.
• Maintain contact with suppliers and vendors outside the corporation and with the purchasing departments.
• Oversee lab projects, experimental design, and clearly communicate results.
• Work with Raw Material Suppliers and other sources of potential new technology.
• Know product and raw material test methods to determine suitability of the test. Knowing the necessary product physical property requirements so product specifications can be developed and implemented.
• Make logical decisions concerning the analysis of data to propose changes in product or process.
• Evaluate data and samples to determine the representation of the products Atlas produces.
• Responsible for recommending changes based on reliable data that can have a significant cost impact from either poor manufacturing efficiency, quality complaint costs, or raw material costs.
• When needed represent the corporation in Web Technologies technical issues.
• Ability to travel, when necessary.