Job Description

Position Title:

Chemist II

Pay Rate :

$65,100 - $86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual and long-term incentive plans.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

13307 Industrial Parkway

Marysville, OH 43040

The Job You Will Perform:

The Chemist II position is in the International Paper ink lab, which is part of the Enhanced Graphics division within the Custom Packaging and Display group. IP Ink supplies water based flexographic printing inks and related services to corrugated packaging converters, bag manufacturers, and other flexographic printers within International Paper and to external customers. The ink lab provides color matching, technical service, formulation, and research and development services to our customers in order to help them produce high quality packaging products. The Chemist II reports to the Lab Manager.

• Responsible for product improvement, new product development, raw material evaluation and other lab functions as necessary
• Coordinate and plan projects with Lab Manager and Chemist III
• Conduct applicable lab testing, maintain project files and reports
• Maintain a Laboratory Notebook
• Maintains test chemical inventory.
• Operate all laboratory testing equipment.
• Identify proper vehicle system for given application.
• Identify/recognize a customer’s environmental restrictions and formulate accordingly.
• Make proper anilox selection per machine requirements.
• Provide color match and customer service support as needed
• Conducts Chemical Approval process for new items
• Schedules and participates in field-testing for new and/or improved products. May involve offsite travel
• Responsible for specific manufacturing and R&D laboratory instrument maintenance and/or repair.
• Participates in training and continuing education activities related to the job
• Creates procedures and related SOP’s for manufacturing and R&D.
• Completes all required tasks and responsibilities while adhering to Specialty Products Safety Standards.
• Initiates and implements cost saving projects.
• All other duties assigned.
• Participates in IPs ongoing 5S program
• Generate best color match within cost constraints.

• Works directly with vendors on R&D and complaint resolution.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 4-year degree in Chemistry or related discipline, and 2+ years’ experience in ink formulation/testing or related industry is preferred.
• Industry related experience is desirable: Ink, paint, printing, or coatings.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Previous experience with color or color matching and knowledge of industrial batch process and equipment is desired.
• Strong technical/customer support skills. You will be required to work closely with sales, technical service and our customer base in a wide array of situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to self-start, remain calm in stressful situations, and have a positive outlook are beneficial to this position.
• Proficiency with Batchmaster Enterprise
• Ability to communicate well verbally, and across electronic platforms such as e-mail, text, and instant messaging

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re  Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919

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