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

We have partnered with our client who is looking for an experienced Application Chemist – Barrier Coatings (Technical Expert) for their growing business in Itasca, IL. This position will have a primary function of the development and testing water-based barrier coatings. The barrier coatings will be developed and accessed for application & testing paper and film. This position offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Location: Itasca, IL
Work days & Hours: Monday to Friday. (8 Hour shift.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently conducts application testing of various products according to standard test methods or coating experiments designed by others.
Responsible for the successful completion of product development projects in a timely fashion, while following the department guidelines and priorities as set by the supervisor.
Accurately records, organizes and communicates results/data from experiments and testing.
Performs necessary analysis of data, draws conclusions based on testing results and makes recommendations of products for customers.
Recommends and performs short & long-term research assignments related to new product development, characterization and laboratory testing.
Act as a resource for the Technical Service Group, Quality Control and Production
Follows all applicable requirements of ISO 9001.

Preferred Experience & Skills:
Ideal candidates would have work experience in water-based barrier coatings and/or paper mills coatings development (Oil and grease resistance/ Moisture vapor resistance / Oxygen transmission rate) for paper and film- (application and testing)
Requires an aptitude to use and maintain sensitive test equipment, Moccon, COBB, COF equipment, Sutherland rub, Brookfield, etc.
Background in either the Graphic Arts industry or water-based coating applications with barrier technology is a plus.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related sciences.
3 years of barrier coatings experience.

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:

Do you have a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or relevant degree?
How many years of barrier coatings experience do you have?
Do you have water-based barrier coatings and/or paper mills coatings development experience?
Do you have reliable transportation to Itasca, IL?
What minimum yearly salary are you seeking for this position?