Development Chemist III

Mid-sized chemical manufacturer in the greater Chicagoland area is seeking a bachelor’s degree chemist who has a minimum of 4 years of experience formulating coatings or inks for a chemical manufacturer. The company is growing and striving towards more innovation!

The chemist independently conducts research, analysis and experimentation to develop ink, paint, and other chemical product formulations. This is a hands-on position with significant time spent at the lab bench along with associated administrative duties related to product development. This position also interacts with personnel in quality control, manufacturing, product management and sales to support the existing product lines. Projects: 1-2 long term and some maintenance of business, pushing for innovation! In the lab: There are 2 full time chemists and 2 QC people and 2 QA people.

Duties:

• Develop / invent new products in line with company goals and objectives.
• Work closely with sales and product management to develop products meeting end user cost, performance, and color requirements.
• Manage development projects: establishing and adhering to timelines, communicating progress and maintaining detailed records.
• Acquire thorough background and knowledge of any new product uses and applications.
• Trouble shoots chemical related production problems in conjunction with the plant supervisory personnel.
• Scale up new products to production size in conjunction with the manufacturing team.
• Research and answer customer technical questions as needed.
• Develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems.
• Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
• Conducts research on manufactured products to develop and improve products.
• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Maintain up to date lab notebooks detailing specific project work.
• Prepares reports, writes technical papers and gives technical presentations as appropriate.
• Conduct technical training for internal and external customers.
• Potential travel (1 to 2 trips per year).
• Other duties, as needed.
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.
  
  

JO: 10.6.25AM

Salary

$85,000 - $100,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO