Senior Chemist

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Job description

ID: 2
US-OH-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Cost Center: 194980
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 primary objective for this position is to lead projects for new product development pigment technology for a range of applications. The position needs to develop an understanding of how a pigment's structure and composition relates to its application and performance properties to solve complex technical problems.

Project leadership skills are required, which include setting milestones, designing and executing experiments, evaluating and analyzing data and reporting findings. Utilization of statistical methods and sound scientific practices is crucial to the role. The chemist must accurately communicate the results and work with the team to develop action plans to achieve the project objectives while focused on meeting milestones.

The role requires collaboration within the Technology group and throughout the organization, including manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, and EHS. The position may supervise the daily work of 1 or 2 technicians, ensuring that the projects are following sound experimental principles and safe work practices. The role requires that all lab safety procedures are followed, safe operating procedures for new methods and equipment are followed and written, and that ISO compliance is maintained. The role must evaluate the safety of every experiment and integrate safety into all work activities.

Position Requirements

• Must have a fundamental understanding of physical chemistry related to particles and pigments, as well as a firm grasp of structure-function interactions.
• Must be able work independently and to convey experimental results in both written and oral reports and presentations.
• Must demonstrate a good grasp of project leadership and experimental design.
• Preferably a Ph.D. in physical chemistry, materials science, organic chemistry or related discipline or a Masters of Science degree in chemistry or related discipline with 2 to 5 years of experience in a research lab with effect pigment focus.
• A background in Design of Experiments and statistical methodologies is beneficial.

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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