Chemist II

Sun Chemical Corporation • City of Peekskill, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Color Materials Technology group in Peekskill, NY focuses on inorganic materials chemistry R&D for the generation of novel decorative and functional materials. The process development chemist is responsible for hands-on lab work, developing new ideas, concepts, processes and products that generate significant returns for the company. The primary responsibility of the process development chemist is to plan and execute high value research projects on time and to budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science.
• Hands-on experience in the synthesis of advanced functional materials (e.g. nanoparticles, structured composites) and thorough experimental knowledge of fine particles, surface and inorganic materials chemistry.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a plant and laboratory environment.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines are critical
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in critical thinking and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a new product development, process development, scale-up or chemical engineering role is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAPA, 8D, lean manufacturing, six sigma, DMAIC and FMEA preferred.
• Experience of coatings and/or color cosmetics industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strong commitment to environmental, health, and safety excellence
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and realize significant cost savings
• Design, develop, and scale-up of new effect pigment products
• Independently perform necessary laboratory experiments, pilot and plant trials
• Provide plant support to effect pigments production plants
• Collaboratively conduct root cause analysis studies and define corrective actions
• Characterize and evaluate R&D concept samples via new and established laboratory test methods
• Deliver assigned projects on time and on budget
• Independent analysis and interpretation of experimental results; subsequent planning of experimental work as function of experimental data
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation
• Thorough documentation of laboratory experiments and preparation of technical reports
• Collaborate with various other teams, such as applications science, technical service, analytical, manufacturing, marketing and product management to achieve technical targets
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers, demonstrate strong written and presentation skills

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree