What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Chemist position at Kurz?
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.
- 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
- 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
Experience and Education
Lab to commercial production development and management experience required
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)
