• Chemist - On-site

    Do it Best Corp. (Cary, IL)


    Chemist Location: Cary, IL Level: Salaried Division / Department: Manufacturing Reports to: Manager Total Quality R&D

     

    The 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.

     

    This role will support our Paint Manufacturing facility in Cary, IL.

     

    Scheduled Days: Monday through Friday Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm

     

    Annual Salary: $ 58,955.00 to $75,000.00 **** based on skills and qualifications

    Benefits available to you:

    + Benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

    + Paid time off to foster work/life balance

    + Profit- Sharing Plan

    + Bonus Pay opportunities

    + Retirement funding opportunities

     

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

     

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

    2. Research new and/or alternate raw materials for cost control, plant economies and for the purpose of creating new products or improving existing products.

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

    4. Provides technical service support including customer complaint investigations.

    5. Evaluates and interprets test results and makes appropriate recommendations.

     

    Education & Experience

     

    • Bachelor’s Degree required.

    • 3-5 years of experience, preferably in Manufacturing or Chemical / Paint Batch Processing.

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

     

    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: Generally, works in climate-controlled office environment and warehouse manufacturing environment.

     

    Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Cary, IL without the need for relocation support.