Development Chemist II Plextronics

Full-Time Position

Plextronics seeks a Development Chemist to work closely with the Technical Sales Support function to identify evolving customer requirements for ink products.

The Chemist will formulate or re-formulate inks to meet customer requirements, and will have accountability for specific parts of the product development process.

The Chemist will also be responsible for the following:

- Work closely with the Process Engineer to develop inks for specific printing techniques (relevant to organic printed electronics);
- Provide written/verbal communication of project status on a weekly basis;
- Develop clear work plans;
- Provide data package and samples for customer evaluation;
- Develop formulae to be transferred to Manufacturing Engineering.

This position will require proficiency with ink characterization tools, ink processing equipment and the use of a glove box.

The Chemist will have the following education, skills, and experience:

- Minimum of B.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field;
- 3-5 years experience in the product development of inks, paints or other coatings;
- Extensive knowledge of cross linking technologies, surfactants, rheology modifiers and other additives relevant to inks and coatings;
- Demonstrated success in developing ink formulations to meet customer requirements;
- Experience working with a variety of printing technologies is a plus;
- Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard;
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Location:	Pittsburgh, PA United States