Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

This position primarily involves supporting printer testing and some reformulation work. The role includes supporting the qualification of reformulated and new products in printer platforms, maintaining printers, and making solvent and water-based products. The chemist will independently validate designs for product shelf stability, application testing, and properties analyses. Additionally, the chemist will organize, document, and update data regularly, perform wet chemistry, and calibrate viscometer, pH, and resistivity meters. This role requires some lifting and moving of equipment up to 50 pounds.

ResponsibilitiesSupport printer testing and perform reformulation work.Assist in the qualification of reformulated and new products in printer platforms.Maintain printers and make solvent and water-based products.Independently validate designs for product shelf stability, application testing, and properties analyses.Organize, document, and update data regularly.Perform wet chemistry and calibrate viscometer, pH, and resistivity meters.Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.Essential SkillsProficiency in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and wet chemistry.Experience with titration, pH measurement, viscometer, viscosity, and resistivity meters.1+ years of industry experience preferred, particularly in paints, or coatings.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the adhesives, polymers, coatings, or paints industry is a plus.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Results-oriented and willing to work in the lab more than 80% of the time.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.Skill in generating high-quality reports and analyzing data.Problem-solving abilities for complex technical issues.Leadership skills, including engaging others for input and providing help when needed.Work Environment

The chemist will work in the lab, spending 90-95% of their time at the bench. The start time is between 7:00am-7:45am, with 8 working hours, including two 15-minute breaks and a half-hour lunch. The role requires moving printers to different locations for testing, which may involve hot or cold environments. Comfort with moving printers weighing around 50 pounds is necessary.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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