Senior Chemist

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Who We Are: We are a growing chemical manufacturing company that creates innovative technology to alert, protect, and surprise. With teams in Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Sales, our fast-paced and dynamic organization is looking for talented, driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Job Overview:

This is a unique opportunity for a Hands-on Chemical Innovator to develop new products, improve existing products and refine and enhance our company manufacturing processes. You will work closely with both the R&D and Operations teams to learn the technical foundations of our business, then improve upon them. You will create new products and solutions throughout the company portfolio.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new products and solutions with specifications and testing requirements.
• Evaluate new raw materials.
• Work with sales and marketing to provide technical assistance, as needed.
• Work with operations to ensure successful scale-up of new products.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
• Analyze data, interpret results, create/modify plans to achieve desired results.
• Work closely with sales and marketing to define mutually acceptable product targets and criteria for success.
• Attention to all safety regulations and procedures. Safety is the #1 priority.
• Develop standard operating procedures for scale-up of R&D processes for pigment encapsulation and ink formulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, think creatively and collaborate in a variety of teams throughout the company.
• Good project and time-management skills and proven problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures.
• At least five years of experience working in chemistry/materials manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science is preferred.
• Experience in ink, coatings, or adhesive formulation is highly preferred but not required.
• Understanding of ink formulation, coating chemistry and print production also desired.
• Knowledge of color science is preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with microencapsulation is a plus.

Benefits/Offer:
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick benefits.
Full medical, dental, vision, and HSA benefits are available.
Life Insurance is available.
A 401(k) with company match.