Product Development Chemist

ZipRecruiter; West Torrington; On-site; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer based in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Product Development Chemist. This role involves validating new products, managing quality assurance processes, and conducting analytical evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry or engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $87,000 - $125,000 are offered.

Benefits

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401K)

Generous Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in new product development or new product manufacturing.
• Strong working skills across the Microsoft suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis procedures.
• Manage validation of new products through manufacturing.
• Mitigate quality and manufacturability risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft suite

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

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About Us

We only accept applications through verified recruitment websites listing our job postings (i.e. LinkedIn, Workable, Indeed, etc). Dymax will only contact potential candidates from email addresses in @dymax.com.

Bomar, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. With a global presence, Bomar has been a leading innovator of advanced-performance materials for UV/EB energy, light, and other free-radical cure applications. Focused on oligomer synthesis and new product development, we’re able to satisfy unique performance requirements from our global customer base of formulators which use our oligomers, resins, and additives in a variety of applications such as 3D printing, nail coatings, adhesives, industrial coatings and more.

About You

We’re seeking a result-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as a Product Development Chemist for our Torrington, CT facility. Here, you will scale up new oligomers and coatings products to manufacturing capabilities by overseeing quality and performance characteristics through new product upscaling processes and by investigating performance deviations, so that finalized manufactured products meet or exceed customer expectations and compliance requirements

You will:

• Lead, manage, and act on root cause analysis procedures by reviewing product history, performing experiment design, determining optimal outcomes, taking corrective actions, and making recommendations to Production, Quality, and Mfg Engineering
• Manage the validation of new products through full-scale manufacturing by developing key new product performance parameters and specifications using hypothesis testing, standard deviation measures, and other statistical methods and tools
• Mitigate new product quality and manufacturability risks by developing and implementing test methodologies and production processes, and by communicating product risks and solutions to project stakeholders
• Ensure the reliability, consistency, and continuity of raw materials by determining critical raw material specifications and by performing preliminary evaluations of alternative sources
• Ensure that new product technical information is shared among stakeholders by providing practical, engaging presentations and test reports to Production, Quality, Business Development, Application Engineering, and other interested parties
• Conduct project audits in compliance with New Product Introduction procedures by ensuring deliverables and change management processes for new products have been fully administered and documented
• Share critical information about product testing and product characteristics by recognizing, defining, and relating product development action items and by disseminating timely information with customers and stakeholders about product project performance
• Manage and maintain formulation trials and test results by accurately updating laboratory notebooks and data reports on time

Requirements

You should have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, or higher, in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Strong working skills across the Microsoft suite – familiarity with ERP and Minitab a great advantage
• 3+ years of experience in new product development or new product manufacturing
• Detail and strong analytical skills; ability to communicate well

Benefits

Our company offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Salary Range: $87,000 - $125,000

Our company takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of our company's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of our company's total compensation packages for employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.