Analytical Chemist: Method Development & Troubleshooting

Emery Oleochemicals Group; Cincinnati (OH, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Oleochemicals Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support R&D, product development, and customer-facing technical support for fatty acids, specialty esters, and related oleochemical products. This role is hands-on and laboratory-intensive, requiring deep expertise in analytical techniques and problem-solving in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to new product development and product performance troubleshooting while

Qualifications

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry strongly preferred.
• MS or PhD in Chemistry preferred.
• BS in Chemistry with 5-10 years of relevant industrial experience, or MS or PhD with 3-5 years of industrial or applied research experience.
• Laboratory-based role within a chemical manufacturing and R&D environment.
• Regular interaction with pilot plants, manufacturing teams, and commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analytical testing in support of R&D, product development, and manufacturing for fatty acids, specialty esters, and related oleochemicals.
• Independently operate and interpret data from analytical instrumentation including GC-MS, HPLC, NMR, titration methods, and thermal analysis techniques.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for routine analysis, trace impurity detection, and performance characterization.
• Lead analytical investigations to resolve product performance issues, nonconformances, and customer technical inquiries.
• Provide technical and analytical support for new product launches, scale-up activities, and formulation optimization.
• Interpret analytical data to understand structure-property relationships and their impact on product performance.
• Interface directly with internal teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Regulatory) and external customers to communicate results and technical recommendations.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, calibration/maintenance of analytical equipment, and compliance with internal quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to analytical methods, laboratory efficiency, and product understanding.

Skills

GC-MS

HPLC

NMR

Titration

Thermal analysis

Method development

Trace analysis

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional teams

Education

Analytical Chemistry degree

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry with 5-10 yrs exp

MS/PhD with 3-5 yrs

Tools

ICP-OES

GC-MS

HPLC

NMR

Job description

Emery Oleochemicals Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support R&D, product development, and customer-facing technical support for fatty acids, specialty esters, and related oleochemical products. This role is hands-on and laboratory-intensive, requiring deep expertise in analytical techniques and problem-solving in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to new product development and product performance troubleshooting while