Product Development Chemist

Overview:
The Chemist will be responsible for the development of new ink and coating formulations to support growth through continued innovation. In this role, you will provide high-level expertise in the formulation, testing, scale-up, and commercialization of new products. This position will lead projects focused on product improvements, new product development, and will serve as the primary liaison with manufacturing, sales, technical services, and customers. You will be expected to develop an expert knowledge of all product lines, applications, and markets, with experience formulating using various resin chemistries.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven track record of developing and successfully commercializing new products on time.
• Hands-on experience with scaling up manufacturing of new products.
• Professional, reliable, ethical, responsive, and customer-focused.
• Planning: Ability to independently plan and schedule all technical activities of a project.
• Communication: Ability to communicate results clearly and concisely with internal and external customers, with good record-keeping.
• Collaborative: Able to work as an individual contributor or as part of a team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify new and emerging technologies relevant to developing new products or improving existing processes.
• Conduct thorough technical literature searches related to work projects.
• Develop new ink and coating technologies in alignment with company strategy.
• Lead projects utilizing Phase Gate methodology, ensuring results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Evaluate key technical data to recommend improvements in concepts, ideas, and solutions.
• Ensure all technical information is communicated to Customer, Sales, and Technical Service for proper formulation usage.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management, and Technical Services to solve customer problems and support existing business.
• Stay current with patent and chemical literature.
• Maintain two-way communication regarding work progress and results.
• Use customer insights to improve and develop products and services.
• Experience publishing white papers or articles in trade journals is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant industry experience with hands-on experience in formulating adhesive lamination, extrusion lamination, retort, and 2C inks and coatings for the flexible packaging market.
• Understanding of flexographic and gravure printing processes, including current press configurations, coaters, and lamination technology.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as project management capabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Required)

Experience:

• Formulation: 2 years in an ink-making facility (Preferred)
• R&D Chemist: 2 years (Preferred)

Skills and Certifications:

• Experience in the ink-making industry
• Product Development Chemist
• Formulation