RD Chemist Metal Deco Ink

INX International Ink Co.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Research Chemist to join the Metal Deco ink division. The role offers a starting range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually and involves developing metal deco inks and coatings at a state‑of‑the‑art R&D facility.

You will conduct analytical and formulation tests, share technical information with customers, and stay current with market and tech changes. A Bachelor's in Chemistry and 2–5 years in inks formulation are required; travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience formulating inks and coatings.
• Knowledge in rheology, pigment dispersions, interfacial/colloidal science, polymer chemistry, and color science.
• Excellent math and science, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Developing Metal Deco inks and coatings.
• Conducting analytical, formulation, small batch manufacturing, pigment dispersion, and print tests.
• Providing technical information to customers to aid in design, qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Staying up-to-date with market trends and technological changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SAP

MiniTab

Statistical analysis

Job description

Job Description

This role offers a starting range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations.

We have an opening for a Research Chemist at our state‑of‑the‑art R&D facility in West Chicago, IL. We are looking for a Metal Decoration Development Chemist in our growing Metal Deco ink division, so we invite you to be a part of this exciting and growing team! If you are a chemist that enjoys solving problems and creating solutions in a constantly growing and evolving market, this position is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Developing Metal Deco inks and coatings
• Conducting various tests including analytical, formulation, small batch manufacturing, pigment dispersion, and print
• Providing technical information to customers to help in the design, qualification, and troubleshooting of product development
• Staying up‑to‑date with new market trends and new technological changes in the analytical and chemical industry

Why you will love working at INX

• Our R&D has a strong knowledge base:
  • 33% of our Chemists have over 15 years of experience
• INX has cutting‑edge innovation and technology
• Collaborative teams
• Autonomous work environment
• Growth potential

We're serious about ink but know how to have fun! Join us for volleyball games, picnics, and unsponsored outings such as baseball games and mud runs!

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or an equivalent degree
• 2-5 years of experience formulating inks and coatings
• Knowledge in rheology, pigment dispersions, interfacial/colloidal science, polymer chemistry, and color science
• Excellent math and science, written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• SAP knowledge
• MiniTab, statistical analysis experience
• Strong ability to interpret color

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

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We require post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.