Lab Tech - R&D Digital Group

Company Description

Welcome! Are you seeking a global, well-established and innovative company that’s part of an industry with exciting growth potential? Then, start your Colorful Career with INX!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

At INX, we believe we can only grow our business as well as we grow our teams. The average employee has been here over 12 years. 

We are looking for new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide quality, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to be based at our state-of-the-art R&D Center in West Chicago, IL.  This individual will perform lab services assisting R&D Chemists with product testing, ink characterization, lab trials and pilot batch scale up.  Reports to R&D Manager-Digital any recommendations on improvements of the issues listed above.   As a lab Tech, you will be responsible to:

• Perform established assessment tests/evaluations of raw materials.
• Establish and maintain accurate and complete records for all lab batches, hard files and computer files. 
• Operate, clean, and understand principles and practical function of lab equipment and instruments; interprets data obtained from said equipment and instruments. 
• Understand manufacturing equipment, processes and procedures.
• Keep current on changing requirements in test methods, evaluations, specifications and special situations.  Attends training sessions to improve competence.
• Work cooperatively with other groups in the technical department and with other departments.
• Maintain work area which includes cleaning and upkeep of equipment and instruments; waste disposal and keeping everything in safe working order.
• Recognize and responds appropriately to the urgencies of production situations.

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Associates Degree in science preferred.  One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Laboratory experience
• Ink industry experience preferred
• Have good and effective written, reading comprehension and verbal skills
• Work on multiple projects at any time
• Be able to interpret data and draw effective conclusions

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Proficiency with spectrophotometer and densitometer
• Background in statistical methods and analysis

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, long-term care, 401(k), and more. Through our benefits programs we support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture.  Be a part of a sustainable enterprise where we prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees above all else. We believe that investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. 

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran