Senior Chemist (Ink & Coatings)

Pay Ranges : $85,000 - $95,000

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Job Title: Senior Chemist (Ink & Coatings)

Work location: Carlstadt, NJ

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 5 pm

Position Overview

Join our team as a Senior Chemist specializing in Ink & Coatings for the tag and label industry. This role encompasses laboratory projects ranging from urgent business support initiatives to strategic long-term product development. Our Narrow Web portfolio features cutting-edge water-based and UV-curable flexographic ink and coating systems designed for labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging applications.

As a key member of our Narrow Web Technical team, you'll work collaboratively with Product Management and Field Marketing Managers to drive innovation and technical excellence. The ideal candidate approaches challenges with practical solutions while maintaining analytical rigor, demonstrating superior communication skills, responding promptly to requests, and organizing complex projects effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work with both water-based and UV-curable flexographic inks and coatings—evaluating raw materials, assessing products, modifying formulations, and developing new solutions based on established priorities
• Develop professional customer presentation proofs, detailed laboratory reports, and wet standards for reference
• Document work comprehensively in laboratory notebooks and maintain current project status in our Global Project Management system
• Uphold Sun Chemical's rigorous safety protocols, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives, including ISO requirements
• Operate specialized laboratory equipment including flexographic hand proofers, UV curing units, viscometers, rheometers, and various mixers
• Perform advanced testing using specialized equipment such as Instron bond testers, Sutherland rub testers, COF testers, heat sealers, and spectrophotometers
• Maintain effective communication with the Narrow Web Technical Manager, Technical Director, Product Manager, and fellow team members
• Partner with Manufacturing, other Sun Chemical laboratories, Sales, and Customer Technical Service departments as projects require
• Travel occasionally to support meetings and initial customer trials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with water-based inks (required)
• 4+ years of experience with UV-curable and water-based ink formulation principles and materials
• Field experience considered a valuable asset

 

Travel Requirements: less than 15%

 

 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.