Coatings Chemist
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
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Coatings Chemist
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
Coatings Chemist
Chaska, MN · On-site
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
Coatings Chemist
Chaska, MN · On-site
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
Coatings Chemist
Chaska, MN · On-site
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
Coatings Chemist
Chaska, MN · On-site
$61K - $90K/yr
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. Customer We focus on our customers ... Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for ...
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Do workers at Integer Holdings get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
76% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
76% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Does Integer Holdings pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
85% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
At Integer Holdings, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
72% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
72% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Integer Holdings affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Integer Holdings?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at Integer Holdings worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Integer Holdings workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it for Integer Holdings workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Integer Holdings?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Integer Holdings managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do jobs at Integer Holdings spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
3% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
3% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Integer Holdings?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is working at Integer Holdings good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Integer Holdings feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Integer Holdings get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Integer Holdings?
Most people feel stressed out here.
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Integer Holdings enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Integer Holdings recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Integer Holdings?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Integer Holdings?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people think Integer Holdings’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Integer Holdings is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
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$61K - $90K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Integer Holdings rating
7.3
Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
321st of 536 rated manufacturers
Job description
By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.
Customer
We focus on our customers' success
Innovation
We create better solutions
Collaboration
We create success together
Inclusion
We always interact with others respectfully
Candor
We are open and honest with one another
Integrity
We do the right things and do things right
Conducts coating chemistry work related to the manufacture, scale-up, control, and continuous improvement of hydrophilic coatings for catheters and guidewires. Ensures consistent execution of validated coating processes to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets in a production environment. Investigates and resolves polymer- and coating-related technical issues that affect product performance and yield while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to support commercial production
Research & Development - Production Support
- Execute established coating formulations and processes in adherence to validated parameters and specifications
- Provide hands-on support for coating, mixing, curing, and surface preparation processes
- Perform routine analytical and in-process testing to ensure materials and finished goods meet specifications
- Monitor product performance through data trending and process verification
- Investigate deviations, nonconformances, and yield issues using root cause analysis tools
Design for Manufacturability & Tech Transfer
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure processes are scalable, safe, and capable
- Optimize polymer chemistry operations (mixing, dispersion, curing, coating, drying, cleaning) for throughput, yield, and robustness
- Author and maintain SOPs, specifications, batch records, BOMs, routers, and work instructions
- Support validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and MSA/GR&R to sustain validated production processes
Coating Production & Supplier Support
- Execute complex batch records and troubleshoot real-time production issues (e.g., low yield, OOS/OOT results)
- Define raw material specifications and collaborate with Supplier Quality on material consistency and change control
- Evaluate and disposition nonconforming materials and implement CAPA and risk mitigations
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to QMS and regulatory standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485)
- Apply GLP/GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity, and safe chemical handling practices
- Support complaint investigations, failure analysis, and trend reduction activities
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvements focused on yield, cost, cycle time, and capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance manufacturability and efficiency
Manufacturing Excellence & Market-Focused Innovation
Support and contribute to Integer Production System initiatives:
- Strategy alignment through Hoshin planning and SIOP
- Sustained change via production performance monitoring
- Standardization through manufacturing work instructions and training
- Engagement in safety and problem-solving systems
- Optimization of systems, process flow, and equipment reliability
Education & Experience:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field
- Minimum Experience: 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, process chemistry, or coatings environment
Knowledge & Skills:
Technical Expertise
- Chemical process execution (mixing, coating, curing, cleaning, scale-up)
- Analytical techniques: HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, rheology, friction testing
- Process monitoring and control systems (SPC, MES, batch execution)
- Validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ), MSA/Gage R&R
- Quality & regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA, CAPA)
Special Skills
- Strong troubleshooting ability in real-time production environments
- Ability to work on the manufacturing floor with cross-functional teams
- Data analysis and problem-solving skills
Specialized Knowledge
- Polymer chemistry and hydrophilic coating systems
- Manufacturing scale-up and process robustness principles
- Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)
Coatings Chemist I Salary: $61,875- $90,750
Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer's success. Our compensation program includes base salary and a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.
U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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