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Michelman · 12 hours ago

Scientist - Digital Printing

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry. They are seeking a Scientist to join their Global Research & Development organization for the Digital Print business, focusing on developing waterborne product prototypes and supporting the inkjet segment.

Chemical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Propose and execute new (and sometimes complex) product development experiments to be enabled by existing lab scale processes

Develop prototype formulations and test them against the success criteria that have been established for their intended application

Identify new product/process optimization, technical solutions and innovation, new application opportunities for the business unit that are supported by practical results

Help create process-related data (up to pilot scale) which will aid in the scale-up of product prototypes and lead to their commercialization

Document thoroughly and accurately all experiments, analyses, and testing results

Ensure timely delivery of project-related information/results to company partners

Contribute to reports (written and verbal) on technical results/conclusions to business and technology leadership

Partner with Safety/Regulatory to ensure new materials are approved for internal use

Become an expert resource on select equipment, tools, methods, and processes relevant to printing and packaging, specifically inkjet applications

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Understand and follow established procedures

Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Qualification

Analytical skillsWaterborne coatings developmentLaboratory-scale equipmentTechnical decision makingCollaboration skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science or related field with 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience demonstrated

Excellent analytical and observation skills

Ability to make technical decisions and complete assigned tasks independently

Time-management skills to allow for contribution to multiple technical projects simultaneously

Experience working with laboratory-scale equipment and analytical instruments to prepare materials for subsequent evaluation

Ability to proactively provide relevant and detailed observations while managing multiple competing priorities to accomplish assigned tasks

Ability to effectively document novel laboratory methods with minimal supervisory input

Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and collaboration skills

Able to travel by car or plane to visit customers when needed

Role may on occasion require long periods of standing and/or an extended work schedule

Role may require heavy lifting from time to time (as much as 50 lbs. to waist level)

Role will demand appropriate use of PPE - including safety shoes

Preferred

Experience developing waterborne coatings and/or formulations for printing/inkjet applications is considered a plus

A Master's degree is preferred

Benefits

Excellent salary

Incentive

Benefits package

Company

Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging and industrial manufacturing markets.

Founded in 1949

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.michelman.com

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