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. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Position Summary/Objective:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Required Experience & Education:

• 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 Experience & Education:

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

BENEFITS

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

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