WHAT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

Responsible for formulating and evaluation of water based flexographic, gravure, lithographic coatings for graphic arts industry.

Support our day-to-day technical requirements: customer inquiries, analytical testing protocol, regulatory compliance, raw material review/selection, Quality Management. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Independently conducts application testing of various products according to standard test methods or coating experiments designed by others.
  • Responsible for the successful completion of product development projects in a timely fashion, while following the department guidelines and priorities as set by the supervisor.
  • Properly operates all the equipment and lab apparatus in a safe and clean manner.
  • Accurately records, organizes and communicates results/data from experiments and testing.
  • Performs necessary analysis of data, draws conclusions based on testing results and makes recommendations of products for customers.
  • Effectively participates in troubleshooting and technical support for sales team and customers.
  • Properly maintains lab areas, storage areas and equipment.
  • Responsible for following all applicable waste handling procedures.
  • May provide technical training to others.
  • Recommends and performs short and long term research assignments related to new product development, characterization and laboratory testing.
  •  Manages daily customer inquiries and responds in a timely manner
  • Act as a resource for the Technical Service Group, Quality Control and Production
  •  Follows all applicable requirements of ISO 9001.
  •  Other duties as assigned

   

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

   

  • BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science and/or  minimum 5-years work experience in a development laboratory or specialty chemical technical center.
  • Strong laboratory skills and ability to work on multiple tasks and projects.
  • Ability to follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies and conduct tests and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
  • Requires an aptitude to use and maintain sensitive test equipment, Moccon, COBB, COF equipment, Sutherland rub, Brookfield, etc.
  • Ability to effectively work on individual efforts with moderate supervision and in a team environment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, reporting of test results in documentation.
  • Background in Graphic Arts industry or water based coating applications is a plus. 

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS 

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

   

   

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

   

  REASONING ABILITY

  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

   

  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

   

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

   

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans through Cigna and Guardian, with multiple options to fit your needs.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contributions up to $3,200/year, paid in quarterly installments.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Company match of 50% of your first 6% through Vanguard.

• Company-Paid Benefits – Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life Insurance equal to 1.5x your salary.

• Voluntary Benefits – Critical Illness, Accident, and Additional Life Insurance coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for emotional, financial, and legal needs.