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Application Coating Chemist

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Posted: 08/13/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 150.25AM Pay Rate: 60-75k Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience: 1 - 2 years

Job Description

Base salary $60-75k

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off.

A global leading manufacturer is seeking a application coatings chemist to join their team in development of graphic arts coatings! If you have a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a few years of industry experience formulating and testing coatings in a manufacturing setting, this could be a great opportunity for you!

  • Conduct application testing of various products in regards to standard test methods
  • Successful completion of product development projects in a timely fashion, while following the department guidelines and priorities as set by the supervisor.
  • Properly operates all the equipment and lab apparatus in a safe and clean manner.
  • Maintains accurate records, organizes, and communicates results/data from experiments and testing.
  • Analysis of data, draws conclusions based on testing results, and makes recommendations of products for customers.
  • Participates in troubleshooting and technical support for sales team and customers.
  • Properly maintains lab areas, storage areas and equipment.
  • Follows all applicable waste handling procedures.
  • Provide technical training to others
  • Recommends and performs short- and long-term research assignments related to new product development, characterization and laboratory testing.
  • Manages daily customer inquiries and responds in a timely manner
  • Act as a resource for the Technical Service Group, Quality Control and Production
  • Follows all applicable requirements of ISO 9001.
  • Other duties as assigned

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com

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Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science
  • Or a minimum 5-years work experience in a development laboratory or specialty chemical technical center.
  • Ability to follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies and conduct tests and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
  • Requires an aptitude to use and maintain sensitive test equipment, Moccon, COBB, COF equipment, Sutherland rub, Brookfield, etc.
  • Background in Graphic Arts industry or water-based coating applications is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
  • Strong laboratory skills and ability to work on multiple tasks and projects
  • Ability to effectively work on individual efforts with moderate supervision and in a team environment
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, reporting of test results in documentation.
  • Self starter, Self Motivate

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com

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