Chemist

at Actalent in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

Join our dynamic research and development team as a Chemist where you will support new product development initiatives. In this role, you will be extensively involved in the hands-on development of ink jet inks as part of a cross-functional team. You will demonstrate ink performance against competitors and create project feasibility arguments based on these findings. Additionally, you will resolve any issues throughout the development process and track key project risks. Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), you will also develop improved methods while taking ownership of your work and ensuring the completion of goals on time.

Hard Skills

+ Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

+ 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting

+ Experience in new product development, particularly formulations

+ Knowledge of formulation technology including paints, coatings, adhesives, UV curable inks

Soft Skills

+ Problem-solving

+ Time management

+ Project tracking

+ Ownership and accountability

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in the R&D lab, where you will be at the bench 90-95% of the time. The workday begins between 7:00 AM and 7:45 AM, consisting of 8 working hours

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.