What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA?
Location: Siegwerk USA Inc. | 3535 SW 56th Street | Des Moines, IA 50321
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Siegwerk is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Printing Inks and sustainable packaging solutions. A career here will give you significant flexibility and support in a company focused on making a positive impact in the world. Siegwerk is poised to disrupt the global packaging industry; changing the way packaging is produced and consumed for the benefit of us all. At Siegwerk, you will have everything you need to help make that change.
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Job Summary
Develops and tests new ink systems; resolves problems with existing systems; uses problem solving methodology, modifies existing systems to efficiently meet customer needs; follows routine, detailed instructions requiring minimal evaluation, originality or ingenuity; knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of study. Meets customer needs to the best of the incumbents ability, in line with SIEGWERK’s philosophy that the customer is the #1 priority. Adheres to all departmental/company policies and standards to include (but not limited to): (1) maintains a neat, clean and safe work area; (2) maintains regular and consistent attendance; and (3) maintains positive working relationships.
Job Responsibilities
- Formulates new ink systems for new and/or existing customer locations.
- Ensures that customer requirements or specifications are met.
- Determine problem causes, tests, analyzes and implements product improvements
- Modifies existing ink systems to meet new customer requirements,
- Conducts resin/pigment evaluations, as needed to meet customers' specifications, provide cost savings, etc.
- Provides clear documentation, written reports, etc., enters data into computer.
- Applies established procedures under immediate supervision to perform assigned tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Chemistry with some related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay Starting at $58k/yr
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Vision Insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Limited Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance w/ AD&D
- Free Disability Insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Are you interested?
Should you have any further questions, please visit our careers website at Siegwerk.com.
The application deadline is 12.01.2024. Your application can only be considered after this deadline if the decision to fill the position has not yet been made at that time.
Job ID: 26325
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Salary : $58,000
