Chemical Formulation Specialist

7 days ago


East Providence, Rhode Island, United States HirexHire Full time
About the Role

HirexHire is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client's everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.

Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of Specialty Coatings and Chemicals for the Printing and Packaging industries, as well as one of the largest suppliers of inks and coatings in North America.

The Opportunity

As a Formulation Chemist, you will be at the forefront of our client's newest, industry-leading technologies. You will help develop and test new products to support the engineering and sales teams and scale up production when product is ready for clients. With lots of room for experimentation and creativity, this chemist role is an exciting next step for anyone looking to branch out.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop Adhesives formulations, preferably UV curable, aimed at achieving best performance specific to well-defined end use requirements, supporting projects from conception to commercialization
  • Independently design experiments, execute testing, collect data, and draw conclusions
  • Work hands-on in a laboratory using Rheometry, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Advanced Surface microscopy, and adhesives testing
  • Measure polymeric film properties (i.e. surface rheology, coefficient of friction, tensile strength, surface free-energy)
  • Mentor junior lab team members
  • Promote a safe and hygienic lab environment
Requirements
  • BS degree with 7 years of experience, or MS with 5 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Polymer Chemistry
  • Experienced, hands-on scientist with strong laboratory technique and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in designing experiments
  • Background in formulation and chemistry, specifically with UV-curable and/or water-based inks, coatings, and preferably adhesives
  • Strong chemistry background in polymer structure property relationships in formulations
  • Understanding of chemical regulatory regulation for USA, Europe, and United Kingdom for printing inks
  • Knowledge of the Graphic Arts Printing Industry: flexographic, gravure, screen and offset printing applications
  • Understanding of various object printing on substrates such as Glass, Aluminum, and plastics is a plus


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