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Title: Product Development Chemist

Location: Lebanon, OH | Olde West Chester, OH

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Schedule/Shifts: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Overview

The Chemist will be responsible for the development of new ink and coating formulations to support growth through continued innovation. In this role, you will provide high-level expertise in the formulation, testing, scale-up, and commercialization of new products. This position will lead projects focused on product improvements, new product development, and will serve as the primary liaison with manufacturing, sales, technical services, and customers. You will be expected to develop an expert knowledge of all product lines, applications, and markets, with experience formulating using various resin chemistries.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record of developing and successfully commercializing new products on time.
• Hands-on experience with scaling up manufacturing of new products.
• Professional, reliable, ethical, responsive, and customer-focused.
• Planning: Ability to independently plan and schedule all technical activities of a project.
• Communication: Ability to communicate results clearly and concisely with internal and external customers, with good record-keeping.
• Collaborative: Able to work as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
  
  

• Identify new and emerging technologies relevant to developing new products or improving existing processes.
• Conduct thorough technical literature searches related to work projects.
• Develop new ink and coating technologies in alignment with company strategy.
• Lead projects utilizing Phase Gate methodology, ensuring results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Evaluate key technical data to recommend improvements in concepts, ideas, and solutions.
• Ensure all technical information is communicated to Customer, Sales, and Technical Service for proper formulation usage.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management, and Technical Services to solve customer problems and support existing business.
• Stay current with patent and chemical literature.
• Maintain two-way communication regarding work progress and results.
• Use customer insights to improve and develop products and services.
• Experience publishing white papers or articles in trade journals is a plus.
  
  

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant industry experience with hands-on experience in formulating adhesive lamination, extrusion lamination, retort, and 2C inks and coatings for the flexible packaging market.
• Understanding of flexographic and gravure printing processes, including current press configurations, coaters, and lamination technology.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as project management capabilities.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
  
  

• Formulation: 2 years in an ink-making facility (Preferred)
• R&D Chemist: 2 years (Preferred)
  
  

• Experience in the ink-making industry
• Product Development Chemist
• Formulation

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Position Purpose:

The Chemist will provide support to develop novel solutions for current and future projects encompassing chemistry, biochemistry, and other analytical techniques. This includes the utilization and development of instrumentation and approaches to perform chemical detection and identification as well as the utilization of data analysis approaches to produce novel chemical tools and capabilities.The chemist will analyze samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present, using analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion mobility spectroscopy, mass spectrometry,and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others). The chemist will provides support in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of new products, applying knowledge of engineering and chemistry. The chemist will review and evaluate designs for improving performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development. The chemist will plan, research, analyze, synthesize, and experiment with substances for product development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of chemical analysis methodologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops and tests new products, applying knowledge of engineering and chemistry.

* Analyzes the chemical nature and make-up of substances using a variety of modern analytical techniques, methods, and high technology instrumentation.

* Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors to define, design and deliver new products, technical solutions, and enhancements that work cohesively and meet the needs of the company, its clients, and the end users.

* Supports tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate approaches for improving performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.

* Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications within strict configuration control guidelines.

* Interprets data and adheres to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data.

* Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data.

* Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by product development lead and management personnel.

* Determines nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or processes.

* Maintains awareness of and remains up to date with health and safety issues in all aspects of the testing undertaken.

* Deliver technical instruction and training on develped products and chemical related threats.

* Supports on site testing at customer sites for extended periods of time to support training and product development activities.

* Interact with clients (on and off-site) and present technical data through presentations and report writing.

* Help grow the Operational Solutions business area through the successful and timely execution of projects, positive interactions with clients, recognition of opportunities for follow-on work with existing clients, establishment of new opportunities with alternate clients, proposal development and writing support, and maintaining a presence at marketing and business development meetings/conferences.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required KSA's

* Ability to design and deliver technical presentations specific to the target audience

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Proficient with MS Office

* Attention to detail, and the ability to appropriately document work and adhere to safety protocols.

* Ability to manage multiple on-going tasks efficiently and with little to no supervision.

* Understanding of chemistry and product development

* Oral and written communication skills

* Analytical and problem-solving ability

* Must be able to work as part of a team

Desired KSA's

* Aptitude for, and interest in instrument design and product development

* Direct experience with instrumentation specifically gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion mobility spectroscopy, mass spectrometry,and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet)

Education/Experience:

Successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.At least 2 years of directly relevant professional experience is desired.Relevant work in a graduate program will be considered in lieu of work experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

None

Clearance:

Candidates must be willing to submit and be eligible for a DoD secret clearance (i.e., must be subject to and pass a background investigation and must be a U.S. citizen). Candidates with an active security clearance will receive preference.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions/ Equipment:

The candidate is expected to work and/or be available during regular business hours.Extended work days and/or weekend work may be required during training events.The candidate is expected to work in a laboratory and/or field environment that will include working with chemical and environmental hazards.Domestic travel is required for up to 50% of the time.Will split time working in the laboratory and at a computer. Must be able to stand for extended periods while doing lab work, sit for extended periods and work at a computer, and carry light loads (<25 lbs) without assistance.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

• Collaborate with Creative to guide new product ideation and prototyping.
• Draft designs, develop concepts, and test prototypes, identifying issues early in the development process.
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating new technologies and materials.
• Capture feedback from fit and innovation meetings, communicating updates to vendors and internal teams.

• Source, counter-source, and negotiate costs for raw materials including foam, fibers, and fabrics.
• Analyze vendor performance and material cost efficiencies; write and manage POs for raw materials.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers while cross-sourcing existing products.

• Generate and maintain BOMs and tech packs; ensure production feasibility with vendors.
• Oversee sample development and approval cycle without impacting delivery targets.
• Track and manage timely submission of lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and packaging components.
• Conduct technical fit and quality reviews during prototype and pre-production stages.

• Lead sample reviews for all pre-production components; ensure alignment with tech pack specifications.
• Coordinate all sample, component, and color approvals; communicate approvals via tags to factories.

• Facilitate quality testing with internal compliance and vendor partners (domestic and international).
• Conduct competitive fit testing in-market to ensure product fit across non-BEADGEAR mattresses.

• Act as gatekeeper of the Time & Action calendar; update timelines, add new projects, and manage key deliverables.
• Communicate critical dates to vendors and internal teams; follow through on execution and delivery.
• Maintain raw material cost analysis and project data accuracy in relevant systems.
• Support department special projects and ad hoc initiatives.

• Strong understanding of textiles, home furnishings, and lifestyle design trends.
• Proficient in BOM and tech pack creation; ERP and cost-tracking software (e.g., NetSuite).
• Fluent in Microsoft Office; strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and cross-cultural vendor management.
• Skilled in sourcing, negotiation, and market-fit evaluation.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking); strong math and reasoning skills.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven.
• Able to prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• Bachelor's degree in textiles, merchandising, fashion, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in product development, sourcing, or manufacturing (consumer durable goods strongly preferred).
• Experience with international and domestic vendor research and procurement.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes, testing protocols, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Responsible for driving the strategic objectives of global product development to deliver new product or services to market. This role will have responsibility for purchasing merchandise sourced for specific departments. Achieve Y-O-Y product vitalit Product Development, Leadership, Development, Sourcing, Retail, Business Services

This role is with a client of Fourth Floor, a Women-Owned fashion recruiting firm and part of the Career Group Companies family. We place top talent in roles across apparel, beauty, and lifestyle brands nationwidehelping professionals find their perfect fit in fashion.

Our client, a creative design and manufacturing firm, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an exciting opportunity to own the product lifecycle and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic, design-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full product development process from concept through production.
• Manage multiple SMU programs with urgency and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time sample delivery.
• Source fabrics, trims, washes, and printing techniques through overseas suppliers.
• Track and manage development using a comprehensive WIP chart.
• Ensure accuracy of art matrixes and tech packs aligned with design vision.
• Set up and maintain cost sheets, SMS WIPs, and fabric WIPs.
• Collaborate with production and the PD director to achieve target costs while honoring design intent.
• Communicate daily with vendors and track sample and development submissions.
• Coordinate approvals for strike offs, handlooms, lab dips, fabrics, and trims.
• Maintain organized fabric and trim libraries.
• Review development progress, flag outstanding issues, and complete handover checklists.
• Process all samples with technical design to ensure they meet spec and quality standards.
• Manage individual sample budgets to ensure cost control and program efficiency.
• Input and update all product data in Centric PLM with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associate degree in Design, Product Development, or Merchandising.
• 3+ years of experience in product development.
• Strong knowledge of apparel business, product creation process, and material construction for knits and wovens.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Centric PLM.
• Must be available to work on-site in Cypress, CA.

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