Chemist for Technical Service Laboratory

Technical Service Laboratory Chemist

Indulor America is a leader in the water-based printing ink and coatings markets in North America. Located in Graham, NC, Indulor offers a highly engaging work environment. Currently we are recruiting for a Technical Services Department Laboratory Chemist

Position Summary

The Technical Services Laboratory Chemist will assist and participate in laboratory work processes for our polymer production facility. This position will require “hands on” physical and application testing to support ongoing technical and customer service projects while adhering to all lab and safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new and existing specialty chemicals and polymers for suitability in development projects
• Coordinate comparative testing and evaluations of competitive products in the graphic arts market
• Perform appropriate performance test to determine product suitability for proposed application
• Compile data from projects and interpret results to determine the outcome/conclusions.
• Report project work internally and externally according to the requirements for each project. This includes but is not limited to laboratory reports, verbal reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Conduct competitive product evaluations and benchmarking of relevant products
• Prepare laboratory samples for customer evaluations.
• Maintain laboratory inventory perform scheduled laboratory maintenance
• Obtain a prominent level of knowledge of product offerings to assist in fielding technical inquiries from customers.
• Support coatings technical product commercialization, assisting in the creation of marketing materials
• Identify root causes of problems and suggest corrective actions.

Essential Competencies

Solving Problems: This position takes an initiative-taking approach to anticipating and preventing problems. Defines problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, generates, and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at an agreeable solution.

Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems and issues to assess the costs, benefits, and risks of diverse options prior to selecting a particular approach.

Flexibility: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands.

Initiative: Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them. Generates innovative ideas or processes, capitalizing on new business opportunities, seeking out and taking on increasing responsibility. Use sound judgment about when to take action and when to seek guidance or permission.

Quality of Work: Has proven history of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail and reflects well on the organization. Is personally committed to high quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.

Experience, Skills & Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field
• Prior experience and familiarity with formulating for the graphic arts industry [preferred].
• Experience with common laboratory testing such as viscometers, pH meters, handheld proofers, colorimeters, and tests methods commonly used in quantifying the market formulations.
• Interest in and ability to continuously learn and implement new skills.
• Analytical approach and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Conceptional critical thinking skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attentive to customer needs.
• Ability to change and quickly learn new systems and product technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure (with safe procedures always the first responsibility).
• Computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Flexible and open approach to new challenges.
• Willingness to help others inside and outside of your department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of ink and coating formulations with a structured methodology for building, optimizing and testing formulations is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of polymers
• Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work independently, display initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences

We are looking for a dedicated team member who loves challenges and working in a great environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $62,000