Senior R&D Chemist - Digital Ink (15+ years' experience)

Job Description

We are experiencing tremendous growth in our Digital ink division, and we invite you to be a part of the exciting and growing team at our state-of-the-art R&D center in West Chicago.

If you are a Digital Ink Chemist with 15 years' experience who enjoys solving problems and creating solutions in constantly growing and evolving markets, this position is a great opportunity for you!

As a Senior Digital R&D Chemist at INX you will work with a diverse team committed to cutting-edge innovation, problem-solving, and sustainability.

One third of our R&D team has been with INX 15+ years, due in large part to a collaborative team culture and autonomous work environment.

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Formulating inks and coatings
• Developing new inkjet technologies based on customer needs.
• Evaluating raw materials and optimizing formulations for cost-savings opportunities.
• Troubleshooting issues with existing technologies as well as customer challenges Providing technical support to manufacturing
• Publishing project reports & other documents direct to sales & customers
• Maintaining laboratory equipment

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to :

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, OR equivalent experience
• Have a minimum of 15 years of inkjet ink formulation experience
• Have a history of successful product development leading to commercial products
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of inkjet printing processes
• Be able to interpret data and draw effective conclusions
• Demonstrate strong Math and Science skills
• Be proficient with record-keeping
• Have good and effective written, reading comprehension and verbal skills

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have :

• SAP experience
• Knowledge & experience with UV curing processes and formulations

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more.

Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave , we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran.