Product Development & Coating Chemist

Lead the new product development for thin film/coating technologies base on market need and product improvement projects Maintain and/or develop records of standardized testing Have a solid and supportive understanding of sustainability requirements for the industry and corporate practices/policies and translate these into daily work and development projects Work with our global development teams to ensure production and sourcing standards are maintained Coating, lacquers, pigments, inks, and adhesive formulation sourcing standards should be maintained whenever possible Work with sales and product management teams as needed to define process and/or product improvement projects and reformulation needs to fit market demands Manage pilot production runs, testing, and commercial production scale-up Develop and/or specify new product requirements and determine application guidelines Attend and/or facilitate customer trials and technical service visits to ensure market demands are satisfied Key supporter of production processing requirements and troubleshooting Advocate and supporter of quality control, sales, product management, and technical service departments Frequently update global headquarters technical group and US headquarters key stakeholders on project status against key milestones and objectives Expert knowledge of market requirements and competitive product performance Lead and support supplier reviews for raw materials that will improve product performance, manufacturing processes, and cost savings Lead, evaluate and assist with cost saving opportunities and lean initiatives Maintain and follow all work site rules for safety, waste, chemical handling, and disposal Skills and Abilities Strong communication, interpersonal, problems solving, and project management skills Ability to work independently and in a fast paced, team-oriented environment and culture Ability to supervise, lead, and influence throughout all organizational levels including any direct or in-direct reports Ability to travel on an as-needed basis (20-30%) Proven track record for recording, communicating, and managing multiple projects simultaneously Experience and Education Minimum BS in Chemistry or related discipline (master's degree or higher is a plus) 3 – 5 years of experience in: Formulating, developing, and testing coatings, inks, lacquers and adhesives for printing or related technology industries Familiar and proficient with traditional industry related lab equipment and standardized testing methodologies Lab to commercial production development and management experience required Experience with gravure, offset, flexographic, silk screen, and digital printing technologies and processes required Working knowledge of transfer decoration technologies and applications a plus Education Required Bachelors or better in Chemistry Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

Salary : $57,000 - $88,000