Job Title:
R&D Chemist
Company: Strivector
Location: Rogers, MN
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors. Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position. POSITION OVERVIEW As a R&D Chemist your roles and responsibilities will include: The R&D Chemist will play a key role in developing and optimizing UV curable and flexographic inks and coatings to support both new product innovation and local adaptation of existing technologies. The role is hands-on in the lab, with responsibilities spanning from formulation and testing to scale-up and implementation in production. This chemist will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, technical service teams, and external customers, acting both as a project leader and technical contributor. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and optimize UV curable inks and coatings to meet customer and regulatory needs. Plan and execute lab-scale formulation, testing, and production scale-up activities. Act as the technical liaison between R&D, Sales, Technical Services, and Customers. Ensure all stakeholders have up-to-date, clear technical documentation. Uphold safety culture in lab and production environments. QUALIFICATIONS Most importantly, you need to be a passionate R&D Chemist who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal R&D Chemist would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following: Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry (required) 3-5 years of experience in the ink or coating industry (UV technology preferred) Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) Experience working in a team-oriented environment Project management and cross-functional communication skills We understand that even if you are a seasoned R&D Chemist you may not have all the skills listed here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in the ink or coating industry (UV technology preferred) Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits Location: Rogers, Minnesota Remote / Hybrid: No Relocation accepted: Yes, Full relocation benefits are provided