Industrial Synthesis Scientist: Scale-Up & Tech Innovation

Pilot Chemical Company; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Chemical Company is seeking a Scientist – Synthesis for industrial applications to develop new products and processes and to transfer lab methods to manufacturing for scale-up. The role emphasizes independent project work, collaboration across teams, and strong documentation of findings.

The position involves hands-on lab synthesis, evaluation of reaction pathways, and serving as a technical contact for customers while upholding safety and Responsible Care standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or an MS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience in lubricants, metalworking, oil, gas or related industrial applications or a BS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience in lubricants, metalworking, oil, gas or related industrial applications.
• Experience performing organic chemical synthesis including designing chemical synthesis pathways, recognizing and identifying reaction by-product and developing structure-performance relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with people of varying technical backgrounds.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills needed to document, interpret and communicate technical results to colleagues, sponsors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and synthetic processes.
• Transfer laboratory procedures to Manufacturing for scale up, drive the transfer process and monitor progress providing technical support as needed.
• Communicate the status of their projects both in written reports and in live meetings with people from other areas of Pilot and with external customers.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers including product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, training, technology evaluation, and method development.
• Responsible for working autonomously by planning, scheduling, and completing assigned project work and other required activities.
• Represent Technology as a subject matter expert with internal and external customers.
• Actively participate in Pilot Chemical safety programs, ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, and maintain good lab and office housekeeping.
• Comply with the Responsible Care Management System® requirements.

Skills

Industrial synthesis experience

Synthesis design

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Documentation and reporting

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of experience

BS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Pilot Chemical Company is seeking a Scientist – Synthesis for industrial applications to develop new products and processes and to transfer lab methods to manufacturing for scale-up. The role emphasizes independent project work, collaboration across teams, and strong documentation of findings.

The position involves hands-on lab synthesis, evaluation of reaction pathways, and serving as a technical contact for customers while upholding safety and Responsible Care standards.