Product Development Chemist

MW Talent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Impact on product development

Job summary

MW Talent is collaborating with a leading chemical manufacturer to hire a Product Development Chemist in Moncure, North Carolina. The role involves designing and optimizing resin-based chemical products while collaborating with R&D and technical teams.

Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in Chemistry, strong laboratory skills, and 2-3 years of industrial experience. This position offers opportunities for career growth and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry required.
• Strong laboratory, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experienced in cross-functional team environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, and optimize resin-based chemical products.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

MW Talent is partnering with a leading chemical manufacturer to hire a Product Development Chemist to join its research and development team in Moncure, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced resin technologies, support innovative product development initiatives, and contribute to research that directly impacts commercial manufacturing and future product strategy.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, independent thinking, technical problem solving, and research-driven innovation. The company is looking for someone who brings both strong industrial experience and an academic research mindset.

What You Will Do

• Design, formulate, and optimize resin based chemical products
• Conduct laboratory experiments, wet chemistry testing, and product evaluations
• Work with formaldehyde-based resin systems and related polymer chemistries
• Analyze data, troubleshoot production issues, and support product improvements
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and Applications teams
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and project records
• Support research initiatives and contribute innovative ideas for future product development
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and experimental design activities

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry required
• Strong laboratory, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong technical writing and communication abilities
• Experience working in cross-functional team environments
• Proficiency with MS Office and scientific or statistical analysis tools
• Ability to safely work with hazardous chemical materials

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial experience in polymers, resins, or related chemical manufacturing environments
• Experience with formaldehyde-based resin chemistry
• Experience developing or working with formaldehyde replacement technologies
• Academic or research-based laboratory experience
• Knowledge of the design of experiments, project planning, and resin production processes
• Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas and solve technical challenges independently
• Leadership potential and desire for long-term career growth

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to work on advanced resin and polymer technologies
• Strong exposure to research and product innovation projects
• Collaborative technical environment with career growth potential
• Ability to contribute ideas and make a direct impact on product development
• Long-term leadership growth opportunity within the organization