Research & Dev. Chemist / Polymer Scientist

2 months ago

Saint Paul, United States Miraclon Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Description:

Miraclon is the home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Miraclon, is looking for a Research and Development Chemist or a Polymer Scientist to join our R&D group at the Oakdale, Minnesota site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to enhance our R&D efforts for the development of innovative new products and product extensions to support our continued rapid growth in digital Flexographic printing plate products and solutions. 

At Miraclon, we combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are stable, profitable, optimistic about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas, and ambition to help us take next steps for growth. We’re building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Engage in creative collaborative work with other R&D team members to design and study formulations and coatings for Flexographic printing plate applications that will lead to innovative new products or significant differentiation to competitive products.
  • Perform lab scale performance evaluation to simulate customer problems.
  • Prepare and review technical documents with peers, development teams and management.
  • Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of patents and other publications relating to the area of expertise and product applications of interest.
  • Protect innovative ideas with submission of new patent applications in collaboration with other co-workers and IP counsel.
  • Take technical team leadership role for development projects and represent R&D to the larger commercialization team.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of our product and solution offerings, strengths, and key technical challenges. 
  • Engage with external partners for new product development projects as needed.
  • Support manufacturing trials for new product development as needed.
  • Provide support for continuous improvement projects.


Education, Skills & Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or Polymer Science with 0-10 years of experience is a requirement.
  • Aptitude to solve difficult problems.
  • Ability to work with teams while making significant individual technical contributions.
  • Experience in chemical formulations for product applications is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Structure/Property relationship for polymers and other materials is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience in photopolymers is desirable.
  • Exposure to Imaging Science for printing applications is a plus.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and management skills is a plus.

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