What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Chemist position at Kao Collins Inc?
Chemist with Kao Collins Inc
About the company
Kao Collins is part of the Kao Corporation, which is a global leader in personal hygiene, laundry, food, cosmetics, and specialty chemical products. At Kao Collins, we formulate and manufacture innovative inkjet inks for high-speed printing, single-pass printing, and wide-format printing using a variety of technologies. We are stretching the limits of what inkjet can print on, like ceramics, textiles and the first water-based ink for flexible film packaging.
Located in Cincinnati, OH, Kao Collins Inc. conducts its daily operations in accordance with The Kao Way and principles of the Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines. Moreover, we support the commitment of the Kao Group to manufacture and market quality products while always embracing the corporate culture of Yoki-Monozukuri.
Benefits
Great work environment with medical benefits starting day one.
401(k) with Company Match.
80 hours of paid vacation per year with 11 holidays and additional sick days available after 90 days.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Chemist, you will be primarily responsible for inkjet ink development for customer use in packaging, mailing, wide format, security, novel, and other applications.
- Formulate ink and perform color matches for customers.
- Conduct laboratory testing on products.
- Prepare results summary of projects.
- Lead technical problem-solving efforts for customers.
- Sample preparation including physical property measurement, printer operation and maintenance, and data analysis with documentation.
- Conduct raw material research, procurement, and evaluation.
As a Chemist you will need;
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or similar field.
- Experience in a laboratory environment and equipment including Viscometers, Spectrophotometers, Conductivity meters, Colorimeters, Refractive Index, Surface Tensiometer, Microscope, Energy curable light sources (UV, LED, E-beam), and FTIR.
- Ink or coatings experience preferred.
Located in Cincinnati, OH, Kao Collins Inc. conducts its daily operations in accordance with The Kao Way and principles of the Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines. Moreover, we support the commitment of the Kao Group to manufacture and market quality products while always embracing the corporate culture of Yoki-Monozukuri
Kao Collins is an equal opportunity employer. Kao Collins does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
EEO/M/F/D/V. No third-party applications please.
Job Type: Full-time
