Chemist

Post Date

Oct 05, 2023

Location

Lansing,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60438
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Chemical Engineering

Req #

OCC-655885

Pay Rate

$56k - $90k (estimate)

Job Description

A popular paint manufacturing company is seeking a Chemist to join their technical teams! This chemist will be dedicated to a team supporting a client(s) and will be working on projects relating to the product. Working in the lab, on the phone, and face-to-face, this individual will need to have excellent problem solving and communication skills. This position requires the Chemist to travel 25% of the time, working with internal sales individuals and clients. This is a permanent role, 100% onsite (Monday - Friday) working first shift (7:30AM - 3:30PM), located in Lansing, IL.

Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or in a similar field

* 1- 3 years of experience as a Chemist

* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook)

* Expereince working with customers and stakeholders

* Strong ability to problem solve

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Able to travel 25%

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Master's Degree or PhD in Chemistry

* Proficiency in MS Excel

* Experience with color, pigments, and/or coating

* Master's Degree or PhD in Chemistry

* Proficiency in MS Excel

* Experience with color, pigments, and/or coating

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.