• Sr. Chemist - Onsite

    Do it Best Corp. (Cary, IL)


    The Sr Chemist applies scientific principles to the formulation of materials to create new products and/or refine current products. Conducts research, analysis, and experimentation on products or raw materials, for such purposes as product and process development and application. Takes the technical lead for research, analysis, and experimentation on products or raw materials, for such purposes as product and process development and application. Provides training and work-related guidance to lesser experienced technicians and chemists.

     

    Scheduled Days: Monday through Friday Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

     

    Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 *** based on experience, skills and qualification

     

    Benefits : Do it Best offers a competitive, total benefits package that acknowledges and rewards your contribution and performance. That's why we provide so many ways to help you be your healthiest self, physically, emotionally and financially. The benefits package include; medical, prescription drug, dental care, Profit-Sharing Plan, PTO and Holiday Pay, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and employee discounts.

     

    Responsibilities (May perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned).

     

    + Investigates and develops new technology and methodologies. Conducts research on manufactured products to develop and improve products. New product development.

    + Develops and formulates innovative and cost-effective solutions. Researches new and/or alternate raw materials for cost control, plant economies and for the purpose of creating new products or improving existing products. Provides training and work-related guidance to lesser experienced technicians and chemists.

    + Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests. Problem solving and disposition of distressed products or raw materials.

    + Provides technical service support including customer complaint investigations.

    + Evaluates and interprets test results and makes appropriate recommendations.

     

    Education & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree require or Master’s Degree preferred, in Chemistry or related fields.

    + 7-10 years of experience, preferably in chemical batch processing, Manufacturing or Science.

    + Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

    + Proficiency with computers and scientific equipment.

    + Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

    + Good presentation, documentation, and reporting skills.

     

    Licenses & Certifications: N/A

    Physical Requirements

    + Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Typing, Visual Acuity, Walking

     

    Work Environment: (Indoor/Outdoor/Heat/Cold) Generally, works in climate-controlled office, manufacturing or warehouse environment.