Chemist - Ecosorb

Graver Technologies LLC; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Graver Technologies LLC, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks an Ecosorb Chemist for its Glasgow, DE operations. You will perform hands-on lab work, develop applications, and support R&D priorities while collaborating with sales and service teams.

The role requires a B.S. in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science and 3–7 years of related experience in lab testing, data analysis, and translating results into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related field.
• Experience supporting R&D projects and laboratory testing programs.
• Ability to translate lab results into practical customer or manufacturing recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation for Ecosorb through hands-on lab work and development.
• Collaborate with field sales, technical service, and customers to identify needs.
• Develop and execute lab tests to evaluate Ecosorb performance in applications.
• Provide technical applications support for trials, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Troubleshoot issues in manufacturing and support continuous improvement.
• Document results and recommendations for internal and customer use.
• Ensure a safe, organized laboratory environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical recommendations

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science

Job description

Graver Technologies LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Graver Technologies has an immediate opening for an Ecosorb Chemist for our Ecosorb business based in Glasgow, DE.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation for the Ecosorb business through hands‑on laboratory work, product improvement, new application development, and execution of R&D priorities.
• Work collaboratively with field sales, technical service, and customers to identify application needs and design laboratory experiments that support customer applications and commercial growth.
• Develop and execute lab testing protocols to evaluate Ecosorb performance in customer‑specific applications, including color, odor, and contaminant removal challenges.
• Provide technical applications support for customer trials, product recommendations, troubleshooting, and interpretation of laboratory and field data.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in manufacturing as needed and collaborate with process engineering and production to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document experimental results, technical findings, and application recommendations in a clear, actionable format for internal and customer‑facing use.
• Ensure safe and healthy working conditions and an organized laboratory work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related technical field.
• Knowledge and experience supporting R&D projects, laboratory testing programs, and technical application development.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and translating lab results into practical customer or manufacturing recommendations.

Experience

• 3-7 years of related chemistry, R&D, applications, or product development experience
• Experience working independently in a laboratory environment and managing multiple technical projects or priorities
• Experience supporting customers, commercial teams, or field trials through laboratory testing and technical recommendations preferred
• Background in the sugar industry, adsorbent media, filtration, ion exchange, or related separation technologies a plus

Competencies

• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Customer-focused technical problem solving
• Organization and project management
• Experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation
• Interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to coordinate priorities and translate technical findings into business actions

Comprehensive Benefit Package offered, including

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription)
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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