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Penn Color, Inc. · 1 day ago

Formulation Scientist - Cast Film

Hatfield, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Penn Color, Inc. is a company that values versatile professionals who excel at taking initiative. They are seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist to lead formulation initiatives, support key business objectives, and interact with customers in a fast-paced environment.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Independently formulate solvent based, phthalate, and other 100% solids-based ink and coating dispersions based on extensive knowledge of pigment chemistry, dispersant chemistry, additives, and suppliers

Design and modify experiment sets to solve complex problems within defined project goals, with a preference for experience with DOE and related programs

Research alternative, innovative, and unique solutions to problems, and write reports to support key project goals

Read and interpret academic literature, patents, and articles, while maintaining confidentiality through understanding intellectual property

Write reports and proposals related to technical work, production plans, experimental design, QC specifications, and equipment needs

Work with local and satellite R&D sites to formulate materials that meet global and regional health and safety requirements

Formulate products to meet material inventory requirements using internal resources and industry knowledge

Operate laboratory equipment and guide scale-up processes through expert understanding of lab processing and testing equipment

Execute projects from incoming laboratory requests and support customer discussions to drive commercialization

Resolve technical customer problems using experience and independent research methods and communicate resolutions to the commercial team and customers

Display strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate with internal peers and customers, and lead in-person or virtual meetings

Proficient in computer skills and common programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, Oracle, TEAMS, and Outlook, with the ability to learn more complex software as needed

Work safely in a chemical environment and maintain 5S laboratory standards

Lead and participate in technical and non-technical teams with a passion to support the overarching company vision, voicing opinions, compromising, and understanding the impact of decisions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pigment chemistryFormulation developmentLaboratory equipment operationDOE experienceCommunication skillsReport writingComputer proficiencyTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field required

Minimum 5-10 years of related experience in the C.A.S.E industry or related field

Ability to work in teams and provide and accept direction

Good interpersonal, external, and internal communication skills