R&D Chemist - UV Offset Ink

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 have an opening for a Research Chemist at our state-of-the-art Research & Development facility in West Chicago, IL.  We are looking for Development Chemist in our growing UV/EB Offset ink division, so we invite you to be a part of this exciting and growing team!  If you are a chemist that enjoys solving problems and creating solutions in a constantly growing and evolving market, this position is a great opportunity for you!

As a R&D Chemist you will be responsible for:

• Developing UV/EB inks and coatings
• Conducting various tests including analytical, formulation, small batch manufacturing, pigment dispersion, and print
• Providing technical information to customers to help in the design, qualification, and troubleshooting of product development
• Staying up-to-date with new market trends and new technological changes in the analytical and chemical industry

Why you will love working at INX:

• Our R&D has a strong knowledge base:
  • 33% of our Chemists have over 15 years of experience
• INX has cutting-edge innovation and technology
• Collaborative teams
• Autonomous work environment
• Growth potential

We're serious about ink but know how to have fun! Join us for volleyball games, picnics, and unsponsored outings such as baseball games and mud runs!

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or an equivalent degree
• 0-5 years of experience formulating inks and coatings
• Knowledge in rheology, pigment dispersions, interfacial/colloidal science, polymer chemistry, and color science
• Excellent math and science, written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to travel both domestically and internationally

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

• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• SAP knowledge
• MiniTab, statistical analysis experience
• Strong ability to interpret color

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.