Polynt Group

Chemist Synthesis Alkyds

Polynt Group Carpentersville, IL

About Us

Polynt is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of composites, intermediates, and coatings with household-name customers across four continents. With 65 years history we provide a wide range of products designed for all key sectors like industrial, transportation, building and construction, marine, medical, consumer, and food additive markets.

Our R&D department is a group of talented and well experienced individuals who are ready to share their knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

  • Polynt offers generous PTO benefits
  • 401k with employer match
  • Medical coverage including PPO, HSA, and FSA
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Company paid short term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays.

About The Job

  • Synthesis of solvent-borne & water reducible Alkyd, Saturated Polyester or Solution Acrylic
  • Responsible for completing assigned synthesis related projects that will cover multiple coatings application areas including both architectural and industrial markets.
  • Projects include developing new products, modifying existing products to meet the needs of our customers, and providing technical support to our customers as well as manufacturing support.
  • This position will interface with Customers, Sales, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Procurement, and other synthesis groups.
  • Generation of technical reports, invention disclosures, presentations, and product literature.
  • Up to 10 % travel to support customers and manufacturing is possible.

Job Qualifications

  • BS in chemistry with 0 to 2 years of synthesis in developing Alkyd, Saturated Polyester, or Solution Acrylic for the coatings market.
  • Good structure-property understanding.
  • Innovative thinking, technical accomplishments and utilization of analytical tools, technical knowledge, data, and statistical tools to solve technical challenges and enhance chemistries and process development.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to work in a team environment.
  • Proficient in Excel, work, PowerPoint, and SAP preferred.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Chemical Manufacturing

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