Silgan Closures is seeking an experienced RESEARCH SCIENTIST to assist in the formulation and evaluate of new materials for our steel, plastic and aluminum closures.

What you’ll do:

· Play a crucial role in testing material and closure properties to provide customers and manufacturing plants with new and improved closures and materials.

· Collaborate in the formulation of liner materials and other plastic closure materials/compound materials using a variety of extrusion and mixing equipment.

· Travel to manufacturing plants, vendors and customer locations in support of trials and approvals for both new and existing materials.

· Maintain equipment, laboratory, supplies and chemical inventory to ensure efficient compounding and testing of closure materials.

· Analyze experimental data to optimize material properties and processing conditions

What you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymers, Material Science, Engineering or related field.

· Minimum five (5) yeas related experience.

· Knowledge of statistical analysis.

· Knowledge of plastics and polymer/formulations/processing.

· Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE).

What we offer:

· A great corporate culture where you feel like a member of the family – achievements are recognized, acknowledged and celebrated.

· Opportunities for advancement.

· A comprehensive benefits packaging, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time offer, wellness programs, educational assistance, training, and more!

Who we are:

· Leading worldwide supplier of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products

· Operating in 100 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia

· Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL

· Stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Downers Grove, IL 60515: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Statistical analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Plastics and Polymer/Formulations/Processing: 3 years (Required)
• Design of Experiments: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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