Richardson R & D — Never a dull moment for scientists w h o w a n t diversified, creative opportunities The Richardson Company. Not so big that super-specialization creates depressing bore dom. Not so small that facilities and oppor tunities are lacking.
process development; pilot plant opera tions; product engineering; and carrythrough market development.
Fifteen Operating Divisions and their Diversified Products
TYPICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The Research and Development Division of The Richardson Company offers unique op portunities to scientists of various ex perience levels. Positions are open for senior chemists, chemical engineers, prod uct development chemists, manufacturing engineers and also for recent graduates.
Polymer and chemical synthesis. Basic re search in the area of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers and the synthesis of organic chemicals.
The Richardson Company currently has 15 operating divisions at 56 lo cations throughout the United States. The Research and Development Di vision maintains continuous technical liaison with all locations.
Applications research. Polymer additives, rubber products, coatings, films, surfact ants, thermoset and thermoplastic molding compounds, laminates, adhesives.
Desirable qualifications for Richardson R & D positions include depth in technical knowledge, high individual initiative, ability to understand market needs and to develop profitable products. The ability to combine technical and market-oriented de velopment in applications is highly desir able for some positions.
Storage Battery Parts Storage battery parts and other hard rubber molded products.
Polymers
Product and process development of or ganic chemicals, elastomers, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.
Polystyrene resins.
Richardson is a technically oriented Com pany with more than 100 years of profitable operation. It is a well-established, medium size manufacturer whose sales have more than doubled since 1960 through diversifi cation by research and acquisition. Richard son stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Chemical Rubber Products Rubber coated fabrics, industrial belt ing, diaphragms, gaskets and seals.
Davis Plastics Clear plastic sheet and film includ ing cellulose acetate, propionate, butyrate and biaxially oriented poly styrene sheeting principally for the packaging industry.
SUBURBAN CHICAGO LOCATION
Hercules Packing Packings, seals, industrial lubricants, non-metallic bearings, gaskets · and sheet material.'
Clark, Dietz & Associates Engineers Engineering and. architecture for in dustrial and municipal waste treat ment plants, water systems, high ways and bridges, flood control, and structures.
There are a variety of suburban or urban communities in the Chicagoland area which offer employees a selection of living com binations to fit their own tastes. Many ele mentary and secondary schools rank highest in the nation.
There's never a dull moment for someone who wants to begin a project and carry it through to the final, saleable product.
Crescent Ink & Color Inks for offset, letterpress and roto gravure printing.
Hill-Hentschel Driscoll Ink
INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS
R&D SUPPORTS 15 OPERATING DIVISIONS The Richardson Research and Development Division operates at the Company's head quarters in Melrose Park, 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. Richardson R & D sup ports all 15 current operating Divisions (de tailed at right) as well as participating in corporate diversification with new products and processes. Five departments form the R & D Division and include Elastomers, Resins, Chemicals, Polymers, and Research Services. The func tions of these departments include funda mental and applied research; product and
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Industrial plastic laminates, tubes and rods for electronic, electrical and mechanical applications.
Richardson's Melrose Park, Illinois, sub urban Chicago location offers several ad vantages in professional and personal activities. It is possible to continue gradu ate studies and maintain professional con tacts, along with regular research activities.
The combination of medium size and strong growth means there are many advancement opportunities. Scientists with the ability to learn rapidly, increase capabilities, and who want greater responsibility, move rapidly within Richardson. This is made possible by clearly defined and close work ing relationships.
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Development of analytical and testing methods. The R & D Division has available the services of Corporate Market Research and Development and its own Patent Staff. In addition it has liaison with the Central Engineering Division. All the operating di visions are staffed to carry on their own quality control, process engineering, and pilot plant operations, thus relieving R & D scientists of technical services.
THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE A H E A D
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Compensation is held at the highest pos sible level for the individual's training and experience. Company supported benefits include a liberal pension plan, group life, health and accident insurance.
Broad line of inks for commercial printing, packaging and publishing industries.
The Company encourages further develop ment in technical or business education and financially supports such efforts in the many recognized colleges and universities in the Chicago area.
Manufacturer of type metal, engrav ing and lithographic plates and re lated chemicals for the graphic arts industry.
Imperial Metal & Chemical
John Stark Laboratories Manufacturer of lithographic and related chemicals.
Our Manager of Employment, James S. Bracken, would appreciate hearing of your interest in The Richardson Company. Write him at The Richardson Company, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160.
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Organic Chemicals Organic chemicals including surfact ants, emulsifiers, opacifiers, elastomer and polymer additives.
Allied Research Products Specialty chemicals, electrochemical processes, related supplies and equip ment for the metal finishing industry.
Growing and diversifying through chemistry
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