Chemist I

Join the Flexcon Team

Flexcon Company, Inc. is a purpose-driven innovative company. A global, family-owned manufacturer of coated and laminated films and adhesives, products are used as functional components in manufactured goods and in graphics applications. Since 1956, Flexcon has supplied products for a wide range of industries including packaging, medical devices, automotive, durable labeling and more.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill aChemist I role. The Chemist I will support the advancement of new product development endeavors, including laboratory work and material development, as well as to contribute to longer-term research projects.It entails recognizing, assessing, and highlighting the technical viability of pioneering technologies to propel growth and innovation within Flexcon.Evaluating the market potential of products and processes, along with delivering technical appraisals for emerging business opportunities involving adhesives, films, laminates, coatings, and roll-to-roll processing of multilayer structures, are fundamental duties of this position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, excellent analytical skills, and a proven track record of success in a laboratory setting.

What will you do in this role?

• Support New Product Development and research projects byidentifying, assessing, and developing new materials based on stage gate decisions considering customers' needs and wants and aligning them with the company's ability to source, produce, and market the product.
• Design experiments, develop methodologies, and analyze results.
• Conduct chemical analyses using a variety of techniques and instrumentation.
• Interpret analytical data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development efforts, troubleshoot issues, and optimize processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and regulations related to chemistry and related fields.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, laboratory procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including patents, publications, and technical reports.
• Participate in meetings, presentations, and conferences to share findings and contribute to the scientific community.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• B.S. in Chemistry required.
• 0-5 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• 5% travel to external sites to conduct trials, customers or vendors visit and attending conferences.

What's in it for YOU?

• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401K Match
• Casual Work Environment
• Career Development Opportunities
• And more

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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