Senior Coatings Chemist

About the team
Are you a product enthusiast who loves making cool stuff? R&D is at the heart of product creation for our global Harry’s and Flamingo brands. Join our team of passionate engineers, scientists, researchers, technicians, program managers, and more who are on a mission to create insightful, innovative products that fulfill the unmet, sometimes unspoken, needs of our customers. Within R&D, the Hard Products team is the engine behind our shaving business, developing razors, handles, and accessories; anything made from metal or plastic, in any product category. We start the process with customer-focused concept development and take ideas through design, engineering, prototyping, technical testing, user testing, demonstration, and validation, eventually bringing products like our new Harry’s Plus razor to market.

About the role

We're looking for a skilled Chemist to join our Hard Products Innovation team and lead the advancement of our coating technologies. In this role, you'll be the subject matter expert on all things coatings, driving the research, development,  application, and implementation of next-generation materials and processes. Your work will directly impact the performance and durability of our shaving products, ensuring we continue to deliver a superior experience to our customers. This is a unique opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment. We're seeking someone with a strong background in chemistry, physical chemistry, or polymer science, preferably with experience from a chemical supplier or coating technology company.

What you will accomplish

• Lead the research and development of innovative coating technologies for shaving products, focusing on improving the key factors driving consumer perception.
• Create, develop, evaluate, and demonstrate new coating materials and application methods that enhance product performance. Collaborate with internal and external partners, including material suppliers, to source and test cutting-edge technologies.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize coatings and validate their performance. Develop test methods and protocols required in support.
• Translate your technical findings into actionable insights for the broader R&D team, contributing to the development of new products from concept to launch.

This should describe you

• You hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field; a Master's degree with significant relevant experience will also be considered.
• You have a deep expertise in surface chemistry, material science, and a range of coating technologies, especially thin films.
• You are a hands-on problem-solver who enjoys designing and running experiments to test hypotheses and drive innovation.
• You are a strong collaborator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• You have excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You are a self-starter with a passion for creating high-quality, innovative results, and a drive to constantly improve upon existing technologies.
  
  

Here's who you'll work with

• Reporting to the Head of the Hard Product Innovation team.
• You’ll be a team member of the Hard Product Innovation team.
• You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and our factory team in Germany.
  
  

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

The Mammoth Brands' working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $148,400-$185,500, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.