We are currently working in partnership with a global chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer based in the Chicago, IL area, who are looking for a Chemist to join their growing team. As a Chemist, you will lead the development of energy curable materials for a wide range of industrial applications, improving quality, efficiency and profitability by successfully bringing new technology to the business.
To be considered for this role, you will have a science-based degree (i.e. Chemistry, Polymer Science), with 3-5 years of experience in the laboratory, developing and formulating new energy curable materials from initial concept through to commercialization. Alternatively, you will have a PhD in a science-based field such as Chemistry, with research, academia or internship experience focusing on formulating and developing energy-curable polymers. It would also be beneficial if you have previous supervisory experience of chemists & laboratory technicians, as you will be assisting and guiding junior members through projects.
This is an excellent position for a global leader in the industry. Basic salary is $85,000-$100,000, – fully dependent on a variety of factors relating to the experience of the applicant. Other great benefits will also be included, as well as an option for relocation assistance should it be required.
Key Responsibilities

To formulate and develop new energy curable materials to add to a well-established, market leading product portfolio
Develop existing products within the product portfolio to increase performance most importantly, and reduce costs where possible
To conduct testing and analysis on customer complaints, determining root causes to resolve any issues

Role Requirements

A degree in a scientific field, such as Chemistry or Polymer Science.
3-5 years of experience developing energy curable materials, working on projects from initial concept through to commercialization. Alternatively, a PhD with research, academia or internship experience focusing on formulating and developing energy-curable polymers will be considered
Preferably have prior experience supervising junior chemists and laboratory technicians

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Your day to day duties as a Senior Coatings Formulation Chemist will be:

Executing laboratory-based projects to invent new products
Optimizing existing coatings products
Generating analytical and other performance-related data
Collaborate with external and internal partners to promote products

 
You will be an ideal candidate with this background:

A proven track record in solvent-borne industrial coatings R&D
A higher degree, or equivalent, in a relevant chemistry or engineering field
The desire to be seen as a high-level technical expert
A good team-working approach and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior presentations at industry body events and conferences

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Managing and executing projects to bring new products to plant
Utilizing process and project management skills
Collaborate with external and internal partners to own the project goals
Leadership of junior engineers towards goals, including championing of safety first
Influencing the execution of R&D projects as the subject matter expert
Application of data and statistical analyses, etc

 
You will be an ideal candidate with this background:

A higher degree, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering field
A proven track record in high margin chemical production
A good team-working approach and excellent written and verbal communication skills
The desire to continue a high-level of career development

 
Thank you for your time and I hope to see your application.

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Your day to day duties as a Senior New Product Developer will be:

Managing and executing your own formulation project
Utilizing Stagegate process and project management skills
Leadership of a team of highly qualified chemists and engineers towards common goals
Influencing the execution of R&D projects, particularly in terms of control of performance properties
Application of QbD, statistical analyses, etc

 
You will be an ideal candidate with this background:

A higher degree in a relevant field (e.g. PhD chemistry/engineering)
A proven formulation chemistry track record in industry
A good team-working approach and excellent written and verbal communication skills
The desire to continue a high-level of career development

 
I look forward to viewing your application.