Sr. InkJet Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Chicago, IL (Job ID US3555159_BH9797788)

Description

Kelly Science has an Exciting Opportunity: Senior Chemist - Inkjet Division for our growing client near Chicago, IL

Full-time

Direct Hire

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 DOE

Relocation Assistance Available

 

Are you a passionate chemist with a knack for innovation and problem-solving in the inkjet industry? If so, we are looking for a dynamic Senior Chemist to join our Inkjet division! This role offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment and contribute to the development of cutting-edge products that impact the global printing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Development: Innovate and develop new inkjet products that meet customer needs and industry trends.
• Product Improvement: Enhance existing formulations to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
• Industrialization & Onshoring: Lead efforts to bring products developed abroad into local manufacturing processes.
• Collaborative Support: Assist the GM in managing our Inkjet product portfolio and work closely with the purchasing team to manage costs and create accurate forecasts.
• Technical Support: Provide troubleshooting, technical service, and product recommendations to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Customer Interaction: Collaborate with customers and the print service team on product trials and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Relations: Work with suppliers to select the right raw materials for ink and coating formulations.
• Lab Management: Manage lab equipment, including calibration, installation, and maintenance.
• System Management: Maintain accurate formulations and documentation in our ERP system, ensuring all testing and results are properly communicated and reported.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the inkjet industry, including formulation and product development.
• Skills:
• Ability to independently develop inkjet inks and coatings.
• Strong understanding of inkjet printing processes and substrates.
• Proficient in Windows-based software and databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to document and report findings clearly.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Mindset: Experience handling hazardous chemicals and adhering to safety guidelines.

Preferred, but not Required:

• SAP experience.
• Knowledge of different plastics and synthetic substrates.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a lab setting and stand or sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs.).
• Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment, such as steel-toed boots, hard hat, and safety glasses.
• Some travel may be required (up to 50%) for customer visits and trade shows.

Why US?

• Global Impact: Work with a world-leading company and collaborate with teams across the globe.
• Career Growth: The potential to transition into a supervisory role overseeing a team of 3 employees within a year (subject to business needs).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and more, with a PPO plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard first shift (8 AM to 4:30 PM) with some overtime during project deadlines.

If you're a self-starter with a passion for chemistry, product development, and customer-facing work, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Now and join a team where your expertise will shape the future of inkjet technology!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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