POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops new ink products for specific applications.
• Conducts testing to verify ink formulas meet application requirements.
• Solves related manufacturing problems and support the manufacturing function.
• Communicates with customers, both internal and external, to ensure overall satisfaction and potential problem solving.
• Analyzes and suggests methods to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Provides status reports on project status with regards to ink development.
• Selects materials and ingredients to allow for manufacture of ink at lowest practical cost
• Maintains up-to-date lab notebooks detailing specific project work.
• Provides information and feedback on environmental, safety and health related questions as needed about ink and ink-related products.
• Completes necessary analysis in a timely fashion, focusing on practical research that will drive commercial outcomes for the company.
• Communicates progress and results with team members and projects in a timely fashion.
• Additional duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 6 years of previous chemist experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.