Chemist I Lab

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Position Summary

The Chemist will be responsible for the development of liquid inks and provide technical assistance and support of current customers and products. Other responsibilities include product portfolio enhancement, profitability improvement, and broaden technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Receives project assignments from supervisor and formulates inks and coatings as required.
• Carries out approved standard test procedures and develops new ones.
• Prepares prints of inks and coatings or other exhibits for internal and customer use.
• Participates in planning and analysis of lab projects as required.
• In association with the Supervisor, submits final formulation to manufacturing or manufacturing services.
• Assists in producing technical data write-up for internal and customer use.
• Prepares oral and written reports to supervisor as required.
• Records and maintains records and reports project progress.
• Accountable for good housekeeping and proper safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in chemistry, graphic arts or other related science degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to communicate technical data – customer reports, technology transfer, internal presentation.
• Competency on internal programs such as GPM, SAP, ISO and RisQ.
• Solid math skills and time/project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in ink formulations using solvent, water, or energy curable based technology.

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• Life insurance

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.