Chemist (UV & EB - Coatings, Primers, Adhesives)

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 www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Chemist (Energy Curable EC UV & EB)

Work Location: Northlake, IL 

This role will lead the development of Energy Curable UV & EB (EC) Coatings, Primers, and Laminating Adhesives for Packaging and Graphics applications. Other responsibilities include adding value to the EC product portfolio, improving quality, efficiency, and profitability through successful new technology implementation, broadening the scope of EC innovation, and developing new opportunities for Intellectual Property.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and validate new and improved EC coatings, primers, and laminating adhesives supporting a commercialized portfolio of state-of-the-art EC products which continues to meet the future goals and objectives of the business in packaging and graphics.
• Evaluate EC coatings, primers, and laminating adhesives, both competitive and internal, to make timely and fit for use recommendations to business stakeholders including product management, technical service, and sales specialists in support of existing EC business and new business growth and development.
• Test, analyze, and determine root causes to resolve product performance customer feedback, and implement product and process improvements to prevent re-occurrences.
• Use available information technology, project management systems and design processes, to manage, track, and efficiently execute and fulfil EC projects to the required performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely technical progress reports, supporting data, and technical presentations to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate and employ a high level of scientific understanding of EC raw materials and products underpinning significant innovation and application in packaging and graphic arts.
• Interact with 3rd parties including customers, vendors, equipment and service providers, and technical trade associations, to broaden EC knowledge base, and enable class leading delivery and speed to market of new product innovations.
• Collaborate across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, QC, legal, regulatory, EHS, product management, sales, and technical service to ensure high quality, safe, and efficient commercialization of new and improved products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree, or PhD in a science-based field, such as chemistry.
• 5-7+ years of lab experience in developing EC coatings or inks for packaging and graphic arts, preferably with a track record of successful new product commercialization.
• Preferably demonstrate successful collaboration with or supervision of chemists and technicians in a laboratory team environment.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

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.
 

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