Ink Product Chemist: R&D, Testing & Customer Solutions

Matthews International; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International in Cranberry Township, PA seeks a Chemist to develop new ink products for specific applications and provide technical support for ink manufacturing processes. The role involves testing formulas, solving manufacturing problems, communicating with customers, and driving cost reductions while maintaining detailed lab notebooks.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field, with MBA/Master’s preferred, and 6+ years’ chemist experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 6+ years of experience as a chemist or equivalent
• Occasional travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, budgeting and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Responsibilities

• Develops new ink products for specific applications.
• Conducts testing to verify ink formulas meet application requirements.
• Solves manufacturing problems and supports the manufacturing function.
• Communicates with customers to ensure satisfaction and problem solving.
• Analyzes and suggests methods to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Provides project status updates on ink development.
• Selects materials to enable ink production at lowest cost.
• Maintains lab notebooks detailing project work.
• Provides information on environmental, safety and health questions about inks.
• Completes analyses timely to drive commercial outcomes.
• Communicates progress and results with team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Matthews International in Cranberry Township, PA seeks a Chemist to develop new ink products for specific applications and provide technical support for ink manufacturing processes. The role involves testing formulas, solving manufacturing problems, communicating with customers, and driving cost reductions while maintaining detailed lab notebooks.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field, with MBA/Master’s preferred, and 6+ years’ chemist experience.