*Please answer the questions below when you apply to this position*

Our client, a well-established business specializing in ink manufacturing, is seeking an R&D Chemist on 1st shift. They are responsible for formulating Flexographic Ink and Gravure Ink products. This requires knowledge of chemicals and a basic Excel skill that summarizes measurement data.

Shift information:

Monday- Friday.  Hours: 8am-5pm with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities: 

• Research & Development of new products/ formulations
• Improvement to present formulations
• Creation of coatings sample and evaluation of adhesive physical properties
• Working with customers for new product trials and field technical service
• Support & evaluate cost reducing initiatives:  utilize new and more efficient raw materials; use up old inventory in batches; formulate with existing raw materials when possible

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or higher
• At least 3 years of chemistry experience
• 1+ year R&D Chemistry lab experience
• Any pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) experience including, polymers, ink, or quality control in adhesive materials
• Understanding formulization of raw materials in a wet chemistry

Preferred Experience:

• Experience formulating Flexo ink and/or Gravure ink
• First-hand familiarity with Flexo ink and/or Gravure ink printing applications

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and immediately available please answer the below questions and send an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration. Candidates are required to answer the below questions when applying:

How many years of Chemistry experience do you have?
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or higher?
How many years of R&D lab experience do you have?
Do you have pressure sensitive adhesive experience revolving around ink, polymer, or quality control in adhesive materials?
Do you have reliable transportation to Bryan, Texas?
This position has occasional overtime, are you able to work the occasional required overtime?
In order to accept this position, what hourly pay do you require?