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Product Development Chemist

Kurz Transfer Products LP
Murphy, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Description

Job Description

  • Develop and optimize new and existing formulations for coatings, inks, and adhesives, ensuring they meet stringent performance requirements and customer specifications.
  • Conduct research and development activities, including material evaluation, testing, and analysis.
  • Lead and manage R&D projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project completion.
  • Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and production departments.
  • Conduct competitive analysis, identifying market trends and opportunities for new product development.
  • Perform rigorous quality control testing and ensure all formulations meet established standards.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols related to chemical handling and laboratory operations.
  • Maintain detailed records of all research, development, and testing activities.
  • Lead and support supplier reviews to identify raw materials that can improve product performance, manufacturing processes, and cost savings.
  • Lead and assist with cost-saving opportunities and lean initiatives.
  • Maintain and follow all worksite rules for safety, waste management, chemical handling, and disposal. (Improved clarity)
  • Minimal travel requirements (
  • Other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Work Ethic : Team orientated and able to work independently as needed
  • Formulation Expertise : Ability to investigate, develop, and formulate various materials like coatings, lacquers, inks, and adhesives.
  • Communication : Collaborate clearly with all organizations to ensure smooth production flow.
  • Quality control : Possess a keen eye for detail and the ability to distinguish colors precisely to conduct thorough quality inspections.
  • Problem-Solving : Strong ability to investigate new product requirements, identify solutions, and optimize existing processes.
  • Safety compliance : Understanding and adherence to safety protocols for handling and mixing chemicals.
  • Physical abilities : Meet the physical demands of the role, stand / sit for an extended amount of time including static pull strength of 84 lbs., push 60 lbs., lift 50 lbs.
  • Mobility : Climb steps frequently and maintain sustained focus for an extended periods.
  • Continuous improvement : Maintain a process optimization mindset.
  • Experience and Education

  • Minimum BS in Chemistry or related discipline (Masters Degree a plus)
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in :
  • Formulating, developing, and testing coatings, inks, lacquers, colorants, color matching, and color spectrophotometer
  • Lab to commercial production development and management experience required

  • Experience with gravure, silk screen, and digital printing technologies and processes a plus.
  • Strong understanding of color science, pigmentation, dispersion, and other visual appearance properties.
  • Color Matching experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with SAP / Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of color theory
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