Chemist

VALTO Inc•Channahon, IL

1d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valto is searching for a Chemist to be based out of our Bolingbrook, IL facility. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role focuses on performing technical project work, including raw material qualifications, identifying and implementing quality improvements, investigating product and customer issues, and developing new colors while maintaining existing color standards to meet customer needs. The individual may be responsible for presenting findings and recommendations to the Quality Coordinator, Operations, R&D, and customers. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required to investigate and resolve product quality concerns.

Requirements

Maintain good attendance and a positive work attitude.
Have knowledge and understanding of all safety guidelines and specific safety hazards associated with manufacturing process.
Need thorough understanding of materials (catalyst, promoter, resin, monomer, pigments, and fillers) used in process and how they are to be handled.
Must be a self-starter with strong analytical skills requiring little supervision.
Must possess an ongoing continuous improvement mind-set and possess the ability to work in a harmonious manner and interact in a cooperative way with coworkers and supervisors.
Good technical written and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to collaborate and be detail oriented.
Knowledge of statistical methods and the ability to apply this knowledge to resolve problems and anticipate solutions.
Must be capable of using precision measuring, weighing instruments, & color instrumentation
Knowledge of pigments, polyester resins, and catalysts
Have working knowledge of color measurement and control.
Have good mathematical aptitude.
Consistently demonstrate attention to details.
Have the ability to carry out long series of tests to form hypotheses or optimize mix formulation.
Ability to multi-task projects
Must be computer literate.
Standing: Remaining in an upright position at workstation with moving about.
Walking: Moving about on foot
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with your hands.
Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel to customer sites may be required to investigate and resolve product quality concerns.

Responsibilities

Assist in product qualification, test development and troubleshooting projects.
Coordinate and assist in line trials – may occur in any shift.
Determine process capability for existing and new colors.
Conduct special studies and experiments to develop new products, evaluate new test methods, evaluate new raw materials, and investigate the effect of processing factors.
Optimize existing products, evaluating test methods, raw materials and process variable.
Mix different chemicals or polymers together to discover the results and chemical properties.
Assist process engineering with trouble shooting process when raw materials are in question.
Develop and execute test plans for trial materials, alternate raw materials, and problem resolution.
Provide summary reports with supporting data and charts (Excel, Minitab)
Assist with complaint testing and investigations, along with analysis of competitor’s products.
Assist with internal non-conformances: FGH, FGR and deviations.
Assist with maintaining, updating, and revising controlled documents and forms.
Assist with updating product plans and MXVs.
Ability to utilize business system, KBM and RMS.
Able to work any shift as needed.
Perform color matching, color control, slurry formulation, special color related studies and experiments (placing emphasis on the quality of color critical raw materials, in-process & finished products).
Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow the established laboratory safety guidelines and procedures (including 5S).
Assist in the continual improvement projects.