Inks and Coatings Chemist

Inks and Coatings Chemist

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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. 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.

This Inks and Coatings 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.

• Receives project assignments 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
• 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
• Records and maintains records and reports project progress.
• Accountable for good housekeeping and proper safety practices.

• BS/BA degree in chemistry, graphic arts or other related science degree or equivalent experience.
• 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

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

55K - 65K

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.