Chemist II

Wikoff Color Corp.•Fort Mill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wikoff Color Corporation, we’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and invested in the future. We are currently seeking a chemist for pigment dispersion R&D. This individual will primarily be tasked with doing the hands-on preparation and characterization of lab-scale pigment dispersions. Guidance and training will be provided. This will involve frequent weigh ups, proofing, color assessment, milling on a lab media mill, etc. The individual hired will also be expected to learn and assist with other team tasks as the need arises (weigh-ups, proofing, color matching, cleaning, waste-disposal, etc). There are many opportunities for career advancement on the team. Depending on competency demonstrated the individual may be entrusted with independent product development requests of varying complexity. This position will allow the opportunity to solve problems creatively and independently. The hired candidate will work closely with a small R&D team to make significant contributions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Experience in formulation or product development within ink, coatings, or chemical manufacturing
Experience using or developing pigment dispersions or water-based inks
Strong laboratory skills and familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies
Experience documenting technical data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Independent motivation to work with limited oversight
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.
Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company

Responsibilities

Research and develop aqueous pigment dispersions for water flexo inks
Independently manage projects and complete tasks in a timely manner
Analyze raw materials and evaluate alternative components for performance and cost optimization
Conduct laboratory testing, performance evaluations, and comparative analyses
Document experimental results, formulation data, and technical findings
Assist with lab upkeep – cleaning, waste disposal, organization
Support pilot trials and scale-up activities in coordination with Production team
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, regulatory, and documentation standards