Coatings Scientist

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader - We are Silgan.

We are proud to be an  essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do! Now hiring for a Coatings Scientist in our Downers Grove, IL office . – Apply now!

**What we offer you:

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• Opportunity to work with leading coating manufacturers to develop and specify products.

• Opportunity to see your work in use at your local grocery store.

• A great manufacturing and team culture.

• Competitive salary based on experience. Salary range $105k - $115k.

• Achievements are recognized, acknowledged, and celebrated.

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, educational assistance, training, and more!

**What you’ll do:

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• Formulate, source and specify coating and materials for plastic and metal food closures.

• Work with vendors to develop and specify new coatings.

• Organize and run materials projects from conception to production.

• Provide technical support for project teams.

• Design experiments and run both pilot trials and manufacturing trials at plant locations.

• Analyze chemical data including FTIR, GC, DSC, TMA and rheology in order to develop relationships between material properties and coating performance.

• Assist in customer and manufacturing problem analysis.

• Write comprehensive reports.

• Provide support for regulatory compliance.

**You’ll love it here if you:

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• Like to develop and specify materials for steel, plastic and aluminum closures.

• Have a solid knowledge of coating chemistries and application.

• Like to manage material projects from conception to production.

• Like to run pilot lab and manufacturing trials and provide customer/manufacturing technical support.

**What you’ll need to have:

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• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymers, materials science, engineering or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of related experience

• Computer literate – specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to travel domestically up to 30%.

• Knowledge of metal coating formulations, their application and processing.

• Experience with food contact materials.

• Project management experience

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of rheological and thermal analysis

  • Experience in regulatory compliance of food packaging materials

  • Knowledge of polymers

  • Experience with gasket and liner materials for food packaging

  • Master’s degree in related field

  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments - DOE

**Who we are:

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• Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia

• A supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products

• A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel