Process Chemist

Consumer Product Partners; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in personal care product manufacturing is seeking a Process Chemist to develop and implement manufacturing processes. The role includes troubleshooting, creating technical documents, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience as a chemist.
• Knowledge of data inquiry and editing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes and formulas.
• Troubleshoot substandard batches and implement corrective actions.
• Create, review, and approve technical documents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Summary:

Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes and formulas. Create master formula cards for manufacturing use. Support daily manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Exhibit team player qualities such as cooperation and coordination; maintain professional interactions in all business contacts.
2. Attendance: Be present for scheduled work hours; may require extended hours based on workload.
3. Safety: Enforce all safety rules, procedures, and guidelines; report safety issues promptly.
4. Develop and implement manufacturing processes weekly.
5. Troubleshoot substandard batches and implement corrective actions weekly.
6. Monitor scale-up batches on-site and at contract manufacturers as needed.
7. Develop new formulas meeting marketing specifications and reformulate or improve existing formulas through bench experiments as needed.
8. Create, review, and approve technical documents supporting development projects.
9. Develop specifications for new or reformulated products.
10. Source and approve raw materials, including alternatives.
11. Provide technical support related to product formulas to other departments as needed.
12. Support plant equipment changes affecting formula production.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience Requirements:

• At least three years of related experience as a chemist.
• Knowledge of data inquiry and editing systems.
• Strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Travel: None required

Work Conditions:

Work may involve wet or humid conditions near mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and exposure to toxic chemicals such as acids and bases. The role operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

Requires standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for disabilities.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Analysis

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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Additional Inferred Benefits

Medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k).

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