Associate Scientist - Inks & Coatings

at  Penn Color

Job Description:
We are seeking an entry-level scientist to work in our Inks & Coatings laboratory. Under direct supervision, you will work alongside experienced scientists designing and formulating both water and solvent based inks and coatings for printing applications (primarily for rotogravure and flexography). You will work in a safe 5S and ISO environment and utilize various computer programs, reporting your work through various forms of media.

Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, formulate water and solvent-based inks and coatings dispersions.
• Build proficiency in operating lab processing equipment – Mills, Dispersers, Mixers, Etc. as well as testing equipment for physicals (Solids, Density, Color, Tint strength, Etc.).
• Understand the basics of formulation.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with a desire to communicate with the customer.
• Proficient in computer skills and common software.
• Ability to work safely in a chemical environment.
• Execute one main project, contributing to others while under the direction of supervisor.
• Reports work in an organized manner to supervisor.
• Curiosity and willingness to try alternative solutions/methods.
• Participate in technical and non-technical teams. Willingness to accept help and reach out for assistance.
• Offer creative suggestions to be reviewed by supervision for implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Laboratory experience in a chemical environment preferred.
• Ability to work in teams and comfortable accepting direction.
• Good Interpersonal and external and internal communication skills.

What WE Can Do For You
Penn Color offers many tangible and intangible benefits to our full time employees:

Tangible benefits include:

• Highly competitive compensation
• A choice between 3 outstanding medical plans
• 401K with a strong company match
• PTO to balance your life
• Additional company perks
• And More!

Our intangible benefits really set us apart:

• Unmatched company stability
• Long-term career opportunity
• True open door, friendly environment
• Ability to “own” your role
• Company events that bring us all together

If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice!
Together, we will illuminate the world!
Penn Color, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors

• Under supervision, formulate water and solvent-based inks and coatings dispersions.
• Build proficiency in operating lab processing equipment – Mills, Dispersers, Mixers, Etc. as well as testing equipment for physicals (Solids, Density, Color, Tint strength, Etc.).
• Understand the basics of formulation.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with a desire to communicate with the customer.
• Proficient in computer skills and common software.
• Ability to work safely in a chemical environment.
• Execute one main project, contributing to others while under the direction of supervisor.
• Reports work in an organized manner to supervisor.
• Curiosity and willingness to try alternative solutions/methods.
• Participate in technical and non-technical teams. Willingness to accept help and reach out for assistance.
• Offer creative suggestions to be reviewed by supervision for implementation.
• Other duties as assigned