Overview
Senior Paint Chemist Jobs in Accra, Ghana at Coral Paints Ghana
1. Position Objective
Responsible for the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of water-based and solvent-based paint formulations, ensuring high technical performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance with international quality standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
· Develop new decorative paint formulations (interior and exterior), including enamels, putties, textures, primers
· Optimize existing formulations aiming at cost reduction and performance improvement
· Evaluate and approve alternative raw materials
· Conduct laboratory and industrial trials
· Assess technical performance (viscosity, hiding power, drying time, gloss, adhesion, etc.)
· Investigate non-conformities and market complaints
· Support production in troubleshooting
· Implement ISO 9000 procedures
· Collaborate with suppliers
· Prepare technical reports and data sheets
· Train teams
3. Technical Requirements
· Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
· 8–10 years of experience in paint development
· Knowledge of water-based and solvent-based systems
· Experience with rheology and additives
· Industrial experience
· Fluent English
Title: Senior Paint Chemist
Company: Coral Paints Ghana
Location: Accra, Ghana
