Sr. Scientist – Coatings Regulatory & Technology

Kaiser Aluminum
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 10+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Problem-solving","Root cause analysis","Communication","Strategic thinking","Technical leadership"]

Own FDA and global food-contact regulatory compliance for coatings and packaging materials, including certification letters, audits, and tracking emerging regulations. Serve as subject-matter expert for coatings chemistry, surface treatments, coating application, and performance/failure modes. Lead coating development and customer qualification programs, integrating regulatory needs early while managing technical risk across manufacturing and cross-functional stakeholders.

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Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum
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Sr. Scientist – Coatings Regulatory & Technology

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Job Summary

Own FDA and global food-contact regulatory compliance for coatings and packaging materials, including certification letters, audits, and tracking emerging regulations. Serve as subject-matter expert for coatings chemistry, surface treatments, coating application, and performance/failure modes. Lead coating development and customer qualification programs, integrating regulatory needs early while managing technical risk across manufacturing and cross-functional stakeholders.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own regulatory compliance (FDA/food contact/global) programs for coatings and packaging materials, including audits, training, and certification letters.
  • •Provide technical guidance and decision-making on coating selection, performance, and failure modes.
  • •Lead coating development programs and support conversion projects and customer qualifications.
  • •Integrate regulatory requirements into product development and manufacturing while ensuring compatibility across processes.
  • •Serve as a senior technical authority and key interface with customers, suppliers, and industry organizations, including IP coordination with legal.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kPaid LeaveRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in coatings, packaging, or a related field.
  • •Demonstrated experience with FDA or food-contact regulations.
  • •Advanced knowledge of coatings chemistry, surface treatments, and metal substrates.
  • •Knowledge of coating application processes and testing/qualification protocols for compliance systems.
  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Chemistry preferred); Ph.D./M.S. preferred.
Experience:10+ yearsCoatingsPackagingFood-contact regulations
Education:Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering (or related field)
Skills:Problem-solvingRoot cause analysisCommunicationStrategic thinkingTechnical leadership

Company Brief

Kaiser Aluminum
Produces semi-fabricated aluminum products for aerospace, automotive, packaging, general engineering, and industrial applications. The company focuses on rolled, extruded, and specialty aluminum materials for demanding performance and manufacturing requirements.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Foothill Ranch, United States
Founded: 1946
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