Production Technology Chemist

Fujifilm•New Castle, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ink/Dye Production Technology Chemist is responsible for carrying out the assignments required by the Production Technology group to meet the needs of Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams, as well other Fujifilm divisions as needed. It requires technical support & development, as well as data management and communication as it relates to the overall Production Support activities at the New Castle Site. Assessment and improvement of technical and operational performance of aqueous inks, purified dyes, and conductive inks will be an important role of the position. About the Global Business: Celebrating our 90-year anniversary in 2024, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, Fujifilm has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society. Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, Fujifilm is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value. About FUJIFILM Ink Solutions Group: Comprised of 3 manufacturing sites FUJIFILM Ink Solutions Group, is an experienced inkjet technology partner to equipment manufacturers, integrators and ink formulators. We support our customers with full-service inkjet ink development and manufacturing, contract ink manufacturing services and supply of high quality pigment dispersion technology. For over 50 years we have driven technology changes in screen, narrow web, textile and inkjet, building expertise across multiple market segments with a deep understanding of application and market requirements. Our global team of six hundred experts in ink is supported by a network of dedicated technology development facilities and specialized manufacturing centers. Our infrastructure enables us to support projects of all sizes, including the largest OEMs and integrators with next generation machine developments for advanced applications, and we have the manufacturing capacity to meet the highest volume demands. Company Overview If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team. We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together! Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

BS Degree in Chemistry
3-5 years of related experience in quality control, research or process development laboratory.
Good basic knowledge of chemistry as relates to aqueous ink formulation and evaluation.
Good working knowledge in laboratory information management and quality management systems/statistical quality control (SQC).
Familiarity with laboratory & wet lab process development, multitude of operations including Dye Purification, Ink formulation and filtration techniques.
Strong PC computer skills with knowledge of Windows and Windows applications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other project management tools.
Ability to follow current procedures and methods proficiently and independently.
Demonstrates Problem Solving Skills.
Ability to champion lab improvement and safety improvement projects.
Ability to plan and guide routine activities, including completion of projects in a timely, safe, and accurate manner.
Demonstrates expertise in method development and analysis.
Demonstrates data interpretation and explaining skills.
Ability to summarize data using charts, graphs and spreadsheets.
Ability to write reports to document projects.
Ability to manage overall projects at a high level.
Ability to interact with other Fujifilm divisions to support the business as needed.
Ability to interact with vendors concerning laboratory issues, instrumentation, and methodology improvements.
Ability to communicate effectively with all site departments personnel to support projects as they relate to the Ink/Dye PT group.
Serves as a good example for responsiveness in technical, analytical and EHS areas.
Ability to perform detailed laboratory ink/fluid preparations.
Ability to collect process and test data.
Ability to perform calculations involving raw data.
Ability to prepare charts and graphs.
Ability to make precise technical recommendations to various stakeholders.
Ability to handle hazardous/nonhazardous waste generated in the lab.
Compliance with all Corporate Governance Guidelines within personal activities.
Compliance with Corporate and Government EHS Regulations.

Nice To Haves

On-the-job experience provides familiarity with laboratory & wet lab process development, multitude of operations including Dye Purification, Ink formulation and filtration techniques.

Responsibilities

Carrying out assignments required by the Production Technology group to meet the needs of Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams, as well other Fujifilm divisions.
Providing technical support & development, data management, and communication related to Production Support activities.
Assessing and improving technical and operational performance of aqueous inks, purified dyes, and conductive inks.
Managing projects involving small scale (<20L) and proto scale (50-200L) ink/dye preparation, customer sample & validation preparations, manufacturing support/troubleshooting, and external Fujifilm aqueous R&D support.
Keeping abreast of daily production issues and responding in a troubleshooting capacity.
Supporting longer term development projects/issues, or continuous improvement activities.
Coordinating with the Quality Control Department regarding incoming new materials or ink testing requirements.
Providing guidance for the training of Production Support Technicians within the Ink/Dye laboratory assets.
Interacting with Production Support Team, Commercial Product Manager, QA, QC, Supply chain, Regulatory, EHS, Purchasing and the Manufacturing group.
Organizing communication between groups and communicating resource requirements and project timelines.
Scheduling and leading meetings between multiple groups.
Scheduling planned activities for the Production Support Technician pool in the Ink/Dye PT Manager’s absence, or upon delegation.
Ensuring a safe workplace is maintained, participating in regular safety audits and inspections, and periodically participating in EHS Committee lab tours.
Pro-active participation in the 5S and other Continuous Improvements programs.
Managing the initiation, execution, and completion of all Ink/Dye PT group related Production Support requests.
Carrying out work assignments on development projects in a safe, accurate, and reliable manner within project deadlines.
Following New Product Introduction (NPI) guidelines from initial development phase to commercialization through Design of Experiments (DOE’s), margin, boundary, and stability testing.
Conducting small scale ink manufacture (5-200L) and sample shipment for ink testing or printing trials globally for aqueous inks.
Maintaining RFT (right first time) and conducting product verification processes.
Guiding and interacting with PS Technicians in their work assignments and safe daily operation of PT Lab, Wet lab, and bringing attention or recommendations for EHS improvements.
Maintaining precise inventory and proper accountability through SAP for accurate cycle counts.
Improving and maintaining department 5S excellence standards and participation in site audits.
Staying on top of regulatory requirements, maintaining inventory on regulated chemicals, and proper chemical disposal in accordance with site EHS policy.
Ensuring the group supports lab preparations for raw material and/or batch issues, providing technical guidance for in-process batches/process deviations, and small batch manufacturing (<200L).
Supporting aqueous inks, aqueous dyes, and conductive inks as relates to new product introduction and routine manufacturing support.
Providing technical support for batch reviews (internal quality issues) and raw material issues (deviations).
Participating in troubleshooting activities to support challenges in the manufacturing of inks at scale.
Performing lab/sample preps, sample shipping, troubleshooting/technical lead for customer issues, providing technical assistance, and stability testing for raw material changes.
Developing initial process logs, confirming process flow, supporting manufacturing during initial batches/alignment runs, and data-driven scalability assessment.
Resolving a variety of technical problems in the ink & dye process flow and troubleshooting support.
Evaluating workload schedules to fully utilize lab and wet lab equipment and resources versus required project deadlines.
Managing the execution of detailed laboratory ink/fluid preparations and collecting process and test data.
Tabulating and correlating data, performing calculations involving raw data, preparing charts and graphs, and making precise technical recommendations to various stakeholders.
Advising project teams of recommended future actions based on experimental work results.
Ensuring process accuracy with quality for customer validation or qualification batches.
Attending yearly TSCA training as well as other Site/Business required training.
Responsible for the appropriate handling of any hazardous/nonhazardous waste generated in the lab.
Making at least one safety improvement suggestion per year.
Participating in Site EHS tours whenever requested.
Compliance with all Corporate Governance Guidelines within personal activities.
Overall compliance with Corporate and Government EHS Regulations with pro-active leadership of the COUS EHS program.