Currently, a Japanese painting company, is looking for a Senior Chemist.
【Position】Senior Chemist
【Location】Lansing, IL
【Compensation】Up to $117,000
【Schedule】MONDAY - FRIDAY
Flexible start time (6:00 AM – 8:00 AM). 8.5 hours per day including a 30-minute lunch.
【Hiring Syle】Direct hiring, Full-time
Responsibilities：
- Utilize lab-scale dispersing equipment to prepare and refine prototype samples in accordance with established formulation and testing procedures.
- Prepare, validate, and document lab-scale prototype batches to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project specifications.
- Collaborate closely with internal technical, operations, commercial, and production support teams to understand the dispersion performance requirements in the coating, along with any manufacturing constraints and downstream process needs for the dispersion.
- Engage with raw material and equipment suppliers to stay current on industry advancements, new dispersion technologies, and emerging market trends.
- Support and participate in manufacturing scale-up trials both on-site and off-site, providing technical observations, troubleshooting, and process improvement recommendations.
- Use the dispersions that were prepared to make paint samples and perform standard testing on the finished product. This could include testing on the wet paint, spraying the paint on panels, and testing the paint on panels.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues by partnering with cross-functional teams, applying root-cause analysis, and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepare clear, detailed internal reports and draft documentation for management review, ensuring compliance with project milestones and timelines.
Qualifications：
- Requires 3–10 years of experience in dispersion technology.
- College degree in a science-related field required.
- 2+ years of applicable experience.
- Capable of safely handling paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, while utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Basic computer Skills, office/word/excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,428.00 - $117,978.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dispersion Technology: 2 years (Required)
- Coating: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
