Formulation Chemist Intern - Lenexa, United States - Nazdar SourceOne

Description

Internship Overview

The goal is to develop an intern position into a full-time employee with a career path in mind. During this internship, this person will be exposed to various departments, such as Research & Development, Quality Control, Technical Services, and possibly others.

Results of Internship: creates a foundational understanding of:

• Physical ink properties and basic ink chemistry (various technologies)
  • Polymers, Monomers, Photoinitiator's, Additives
• UV/Led Curable Ink formulation strategies
• Lab testing, analytical, and processing equipment
• The digital printing process, printheads, and equipment
• Nazdar IT Systems and LIMS Platform
• Established relationships with our staff
• Develop global products that go to market and support our growth

Focus - Digital Ink Formulations

The main reason for this hire is to provide experience within the inkjet printing market and learn about the printing ink industry.

• Execute project requests provided by R&D for UV/LED curable inkjet inks
  • New developments or reformulation of existing products for compliance
  • Characterization of fluid and film properties
  • Sustainability
• Support technical service in applications testing of inks developed
• Utilize Laboratory Information System to support the development of AI platform

Qualifications and Skills:

• Working towards or graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high-quality results.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform the job according to pre-established safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities