Chemist

At ARMOR-IIMAK, we innovate and manufacture Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Direct Thermal Films & Industrial & Digital Inkjet Inks for products used every day. Whether it is a large sign, advertisement displaying your company or clothing designed for a friend, team, or organization, our ink technology makes visions, a reality. As a dynamic organization with a global presence, our passion & determination to design, manufacture, and sell the highest quality products across a diverse set of industries is what we do.

What you’ll do:

• Support product development programs
• Formulate inks for ink jet, thermal transfer products and other applications
• Identify materials for innovative applications
• Design, conduct and analyze experiments for formulation and process development and improvement
• Make recommendations for laboratory, pilot scale and production implementations, including test plans, instrumentation, and equipment
• Prepare documentation for manufacturing engineering and production

Who you are:

• You are technically savvy, analytical, detail oriented, curious, and experimental
• You enjoy a collaborative work environment, where you’ll interact with a wide variety of departments, but also like a balance of autonomous work as well
• Research comes naturally to you, as you thrive when problem solving and are determined to find solutions
• You are communicative

What you have:

• BS in Chemistry or Material Science required
• 1-3 years of experience in ink and coating formulation inkjet experience is preferred
• Knowledge of statistics and design experiments
• Knowledge of polymer science, printing and coating technology, digital Imaging, digital Inks or equivalent disciplines
• Familiar with stage gate project management process
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• Fast learner, flexible, with the ability to multi-task and work within a group setting

What we offer:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Immediate 401(k) Match
• Wellness Program/Incentives
• Paid Lunch Breaks
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Premiums
• On-Site Fitness Facility
• Continued Learning Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Appreciation Programs
• ARMOR-IIMAK Safety Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Transparency: Additional factors such candidates work experience, education/training, job-related skills, as well as market and business considerations may influence compensation offered.

ARMOR-IIMAK is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.