Material Science Chemist III / Scientist I

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Job description

ID: 2
US-NJ-Carlstadt
Cost Center: 118460
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

Position Summary/Objective:

This is a technical laboratory position with the function to assist in providing analytical support for manufacturing, application, customer service, and development teams. The work is performed under the direction of the analytical and material science Technical Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Expertise in the fields of chromatography (LC and GC), spectroscopy (FTIR and MS), and Thermal Analysis(DSC, TGA, and DMA).
• Strong background in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and problem-solving
• Knowledgeable in sustainability issues and formulated products
• Experience in method development and validation
• Advanced analysis of complex mixtures for chemical identification and problem-solving
• Trace analysis on prints and finished products related to customer's claims and complaints
• Administer the appropriate project management systems to maintain reporting and status updates
• Document all experimental work in a lab notebook using established best practices. Writes reports to communicate findings.
• Rigorously follows EH&S, laboratory procedures and looks for safety improvements

Position Requirements

• MS/Ph.D, degree in chemistry or biochemistry
• 7+ years of experience working in an analytical lab and with a background in analytical methodologies
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good analytical and math skills
• Good organizational and administrative skills

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 75 hour bi-weekly work schedule

Travel Requirements: 0-5%

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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