Chemist II Functional Materials

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Job description

ID: 2
US-IL-Northlake
Northlake, IL
Cost Center: 196410
Category: R&D, Technology
Position Type: FT Sal/WhCo NoOT

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter .

Description

The Chemist will be responsible for the development of new coatings and primers and provide technical assistance and support of current customers and products. Other responsibilities include product portfolio enhancement, profitability improvement, and broaden technology innovation and Intellectual Property.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and qualify coatings and primers that would lead to commercialized products.
• Evaluate coatings and primers, competitive and internal, for fit to use and recommendations
• Determine problem cause, test, analyze, and implement product and process improvements.
• Execute systematic project management utilizing development systems including DfSS, GPM and Stage-Gate.
• Innovative and utilize novel chemistry or products.
• Customer and vendor interactions are critical to this position from both a strategic and maintenance perspective.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• BS Degree or Equivalent in Chemistry or other related science with 1-2 years experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with technical coating development and commercialization experience.
• Understanding in polymer energy cure chemistry a plus.
• Must demonstrate introductory knowledge of materials and formulations.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to project management.
• Demonstrated structure/property relationship in coatings and primers.
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize and implement use of all

EOE Statement

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

JobTarget Code

PM20

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