Chemist

Job Description

Who we are & what we do:

At ARMOR-IIMAK, we innovate and manufacture Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Direct Thermal Films & Industrial & Digital Inkjet Inks for products used every day. Whether it is a large sign, advertisement displaying your company or clothing designed for a friend, team, or organization, our ink technology makes visions, a reality. As a dynamic organization with a global presence, our passion & determination to design, manufacture, and sell the highest quality products across a diverse set of industries is what we do.

What you’ll do:

Support product development programs

Formulate inks for ink jet, thermal transfer products and other applications

Identify materials for innovative applications

Design, conduct and analyze experiments for formulation and process development and improvement

Make recommendations for laboratory, pilot scale and production implementations, including test plans, instrumentation, and equipment

Prepare documentation for manufacturing engineering and production

Who you are:

You are technically savvy, analytical, detail oriented, curious, and experimental

You enjoy a collaborative work environment, where you’ll interact with a wide variety of departments, but also like a balance of autonomous work as well

Research comes naturally to you, as you thrive when problem solving and are determined to find solutions

You are communicative

What you have:

BS in Chemistry or Material Science required

1-3 years of experience in ink and coating formulation inkjet experience is preferred

Knowledge of statistics and design experiments

Knowledge of polymer science, printing and coating technology, digital Imaging, digital Inks or equivalent disciplines

Familiar with stage gate project management process

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong MS Office skills

Fast learner, flexible, with the ability to multi-task and work within a group setting

What we offer:

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Immediate 401(k) Match

Wellness Program/Incentives

Paid Lunch Breaks

Paid Time Off

Shift Premiums

On-Site Fitness Facility

Continued Learning Opportunities

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Appreciation Programs

ARMOR-IIMAK Safety Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pay Transparency: Additional factors such candidates work experience, education/training, job-related skills, as well as market and business considerations may influence compensation offered.

ARMOR-IIMAK is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.