R&d Scientist

Job Title: R&D Scientist Waterborne Paints and Coatings

Responsibilities

• Formulate waterborne paints and coatings for consumer applications, including architectural and light industrial products such as roofing and direct-to-metal coatings.

• Develop waterborne coating formulations from scratch, selecting appropriate raw materials and optimizing performance for DIY and consumer use.

• Manage formulation projects end-to-end, from concept development through lab work, scale-up, and commercialization.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other functions to successfully scale formulations from the laboratory into full production.

• Serve as a technical lead for chemists and junior team members, providing guidance on formulation processes, project execution, and problem solving.

• Tutor and mentor junior chemists to build their technical capabilities and support their growth on projects.

• Ensure all products are formulated, tested, and positioned for true consumer use, with attention to performance, usability, and market expectations.

• Drive project execution by setting technical direction, tracking progress, and ensuring timely completion of development milestones.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This company offers health insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, and an assortment of other benefits including paid vacation, paid holiday, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.