Job Description
Lead Inkjet Formulation Chemist - Next-Gen Packaging Inks 🧪
🚀 Shape the future of digital packaging! Revolutionary water-based inkjet technology transforming billion-dollar packaging industry.
Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client - a Fortune 500 ink technology leader with 125+ year legacy. This top-tier North American manufacturer operates 30+ facilities nationwide, serving major brands in food, beverage, and consumer packaging. Culture: Innovation-driven, collaborative, growth-focused.
Your Mission: • Pioneer breakthrough water-based inkjet formulations for flexible packaging on game-changing $50M+ project • Engineer ultra-fast-drying ink systems that revolutionize packaging print speeds and quality • Lead technical mentorship of 15+ R&D chemists, accelerating team capabilities and innovation • Solve complex customer challenges requiring advanced resin chemistry and print head optimization • Drive cost-effective raw material strategies while exceeding performance benchmarks • Present cutting-edge research at premier industry conferences and customer technical reviews • Scale revolutionary formulations from lab concepts to full commercial production
What Sets You Apart: • Degree in Chemistry/Materials Science + 7+ years water-based inkjet expertise • Mastery of resin selection, solvent optimization, and printhead compatibility for packaging substrates • Proven track record developing inks for flexible films, corrugated, or similar challenging materials • Experience mentoring technical teams and driving innovation culture • Success taking breakthrough technologies from R&D through manufacturing scale-up • Passion for sustainability and next-generation printing solutions
The Opportunity: $90K-$140K base + performance bonuses.
Premium benefits: comprehensive health coverage, 401k with match, HSA/FSA, pet insurance, generous PTO, paid parental leave, professional development fund. Work in cutting-edge $10M+ R&D facility with latest analytical instrumentation. Massive growth potential leading digital transformation. 💼
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Great relocation package provided if you are willing to move to the Chicago area for this opportunity!
Keywords: water-based inkjet, packaging inks, resin chemistry, printhead optimization, flexible packaging, digital printing innovation, R&D leadership, ink formulation, coating science, sustainability, technical mentoring
Ready to lead the packaging revolution? 🎯 Apply now - this opportunity won't last long!