Senior Chemist

Company: Toyo Ink America, LLC.
Location: Bryan
Posted on: November 24, 2019

Job Description:

NOW HIRING TOYO INK America, Bryan, TX Senior Chemist- PSA Division - Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits Full Relocation Package available. Toyo Ink started business in the United States in 1976. Since that time, Toyo Ink America has grown to four business divisions within the U.S. Today, Toyo Ink America has a wide variety of products including printing inks, colorants and functional materials. Regardless of your application or processing needs, our experts can help you resolve issues, improve productivity and deliver value to your customers. In addition, Toyo Ink America has developed a unique network of distributors, technical specialists and sales/support experts to cover nearly all regions in the U.S. Combined with our local manufacturing, research and digitized color-matching capabilities, our commitment to quality and customer service is as vibrant and reliable as the very color materials we craft. Email your resume to for immediate consideration Position Summary: The Senior Chemist - PSA is responsible for formulating and synthesizing Polymer for PSA products. This includes formulating new products as well as improving existing products. Essential Skills & Experience: - Bachelors Degree in Chemistry - Four (4) years solvent base PSA experience - Minimum of three (3) years R&D lab experience - Experience formulating and synthesizing solvent base acrylic polymer for PSA - First-hand familiarity with PSA and PSA tape applications - Knowledge of raw materials used in PSA products - Proficient with Windows based software, including databases - Demonstrated ability to work with hazardous chemicals - Excellent verbal and written skills for internal and external communication - Strong research capabilities for new technology related to responsibilities - Organized and detail oriented Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Taking one of leadership positions in PSA R&D division to achieve the goals. - Proactive involvement to create PSA R&D division task, then accomplishing it and as a result contributing whole organization business expansion. - For further advancement, promote PDCA cycle for a certainty, and keep challenge for ideal situation. - In case of contingency, search real causes, then develop countermeasures. After that, keep supervising Chemist properly to prevent another trouble. - In case of consultation from Chemist, listening actively and bridge building between members and manager, as a result creating good communication in a workplace. - Paying good attention for member's development and giving advice. - Research & development of new products/ formulations, Improvement to present formulations - Assisting with customer service; provide support to local manufacturing and sales (QC, technical service, trouble-shooting, product recommendations) - Working with customers for new product trials and field technical service - Support & evaluate cost reducing initiatives: utilize new and more efficient raw materials; use up old inventory in batches; formulate with existing raw materials when possible - Selecting, calibrating, installing and maintaining lab equipment - Communicate and maintain a record of testing; provide updates to sales as necessary - Create & maintain written standard operating procedures for controls and equipment - Manage & communicate project schedule and due date with sales and share as necessary with team - Follow all work site rules for safety, waste, and chemical handling - Maintain a clean and orderly work bench and lab work area - Provide additional support to the company in various areas relating to meeting customer requirements - Deeply understand corporate strategies and objectives. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: - Ability to work in a lab setting, sitting and standing for the work shift - Minimal travel required ( - Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment; this may include steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection - Physical ability to lift and move material (at least 50 lbs.) Why work for us? Competitive hourly pay Excellent company paid benefits Paid Sick days and Vacation days Paid Holidays and Paid Floating Holidays After only 30 days: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance - Very low rates FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability FREE Life Insurance Flexible Saving Account- FSA option 401-K plus an Excellent Match Opportunity for growth Promote from within philosophy Employee Referral Bonus pay Tuition assistance Email your resume to for immediate consideration. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Provider.

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