PhD Formulation Chemist

Lexmark International Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global technology leader seeks a PhD Formulation Chemist to drive R&D in organic photoconductors. This role is pivotal in developing high-performance materials, ensuring their efficient production, and collaborating across teams to meet stringent performance standards. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in polymers and charge transport, lead experimental designs, and communicate findings effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence, and make an impact in the field of material science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field with extensive knowledge of polymers.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of organic photoconductors for laser printers.
• Collaborate with teams for formulation and product integration.

Skills

Polymers

Charge Generation

Charge Transport

Nano Metal Oxides

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Material Science

Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

Job Title: PhD Formulation Chemist

The PhD Formulation Chemist plays a pivotal R&D role in developing the formulation and supporting integration of organic photoconductors by leveraging technical expertise, leading cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovation in material science to ensure that the photoconductors meet high-performance standards and are produced efficiently and reliably.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Technical Expertise: Possess broad knowledge of polymers, charge generation, charge transport, and nano metal oxides. Experience with nano dispersions, polymeric solutions, coating science, and technology is preferred.
2. Product Development: Lead the technical development of organic photoconductors to meet laser printer performance requirements. Ensure optimization for charge efficiency, durability, and print quality.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with supplies integration, product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and support teams to drive formulation, scale-up, manufacturing, system integration, and qualification of new products.
4. Experimental Design and Analysis: Plan and execute experiments, analyze results with statistical software, identify relationships and trends, and develop data-driven action plans to meet product performance requirements.
5. Communication: Effectively communicate findings through updates and reports, informing stakeholders of progress, challenges, and achievements.
6. Material Exploration: Identify and investigate new materials, work with sourcing team on supply risk mitigation, and lead interactions with raw material suppliers.
7. Technical Support: Provide support to manufacturing and quality teams, troubleshooting issues during production to ensure quality and performance standards are met.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of polymers, charge generation, charge transport, and nano metal oxides.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical design and analysis of experiments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $189,000, based on relevant experience, training, and education.

How to Apply?

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