Lab Support Tech - Ink Formulation
Location: Wood Dale
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Lab Support Tech – Ink formulation Wood Dale, IL Our client, a
well-established business specializing in ink, is seeking a Lab
Support Technician on 1st shift. The Lab Support Technician is
responsible for formulating Offset, Flexographic Ink, and Ink Jet
products. This includes formulating new products as well as
improving existing products. Regular work days: Monday - Friday 1
st shift. full time, Exempt position Responsibilities: Research &
Development of new Ink products/ formulations Improvement to
present Ink formulations Assisting with customer service; provide
support to local manufacturing and sales (QC, technical service,
trouble-shooting, product recommendations) Working with customers
for new product trials and field technical service Evaluating
products manufactured in the plant for conformance to established
standards. This may include evaluation of raw materials in process
components and finished goods. Provide corrective formula. This
will include both Flexographic Ink, and Ink Jet as related to
Quality control. Essential Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree
in Chemistry or related field or equivalent advanced knowledge Four
(4) years of Offset, Flexo Ink, and/or Gravure Ink/and or Ink Jet
experience PREFERED, Minimum of Three (3) years of R&D lab
experience Satisfactory completion Farmsworth-Munsell 100 Color Hue
Test (or similar) Demonstrated color matching skills Experience
formulating Offset, Flexo Ink and/or Gravure Ink. First-hand
familiarity with Offset, Flexo Ink and/or Gravure Ink printing
applications Knowledge of raw materials used in Offset, Flexo Ink
and/or Gravure Inks Physical Requirements: Travel (up to 25%) to
customers and/or other company locations within the US. Physical
ability to lift and move material (at least 50 lbs.) If you or
anyone you know is qualified and interested in the position, send
an updated resume to us f or immediate consideration.
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