Production Chemist

AquaPhoenix Scientific LLC; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

STD/LTD

Paid time off

Job summary

AquaPhoenix Scientific LLC in Hanover, PA seeks a Production Chemist to develop, produce, and customize chemical solutions for water testing and treatment. The role emphasizes formulation, process optimization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and strict documentation within ISO environments.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with benefits, and involves hands-on lab work, safety compliance, and ongoing process improvements across production cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry or equivalent and at least 3 years of work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Experience performing qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses for quality and process control.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, Lean manufacturing, Kanban, and GMP/quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop, and prepare chemical solutions and reagents per BOM specifications.
• Optimize production processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, R&D, QA, and production planning to develop new and existing products.
• Maintain detailed documentation, batch records, SOPs, and technical training materials.
• Perform quality checks (pH, titrations, conductivity) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and safety procedures in lab operations.

Skills

Formulation Development

Process Optimization

Documentation

Safety

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in chemistry

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular FT Hanover, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1338

AquaPhoenix Scientific, located in Hanover, PA has an opening for a Production Chemist primarily responsible for the developing, producing, and customizing chemical solutions and reagents for the commercial water testing and treatment industry. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. As an integral part of the operations, our production chemists play an integral role in our daily operations, providing technical and process oversight throughout the production lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and reliable individual looking to build a career with a fast-growing company that operates with an integrated team. We offer a small family-minded work environment where your expertise is appreciated, and your presence is valued.

The Production Chemist is a hands-on position that requires a balance of trade and industry knowledge combined with the following areas of critical focus and skills:

• Formulation Development to conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses necessary for quality and process control.
• Process Optimization to improve existing processes to enhance yield, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Collaboration is necessary to work along cross functioning teams such as sales, R&D, quality assurance, and production planning to formulate new and existing products.
• Documentation is a must with a focus on attention to detail, superior record keeping and compliance regulations.
• Safety to implement procedures that ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

AquaPhoenix Scientific considers applicants with diverse backgrounds, education, and work experience; however, applicants for the Production Chemistposition will frequently have a combined education and/or work experience that is a minimum of an associate’s degree in chemistry or equivalent and at least three or more years’ work experience in or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Other key areas of responsibilities include:

• Accurately measure and weigh chemicals to proper precision for preparation of solutions, compounds, or reagents closely following the BOM. Batch and adjust formulas until product functionality meets specifications identified by R&D objectives and customer requirements.
• Conduct technical testing to evaluate product performance; record test results, organize data, perform computations, prepare reports and analysis using standard procedures and guidelines
• Prepare technical documentation to support manufacturing such as production batch records, laboratory SOP’s, protocols, technical training material, etc.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory to fully support the needs of the lab and proactively submit requests for supplies to avoid operational delays
• Accurately perform quality checks such as titrations, pH and conductivity testing
• Conduct laboratory operations in compliance with the ISO Accredited Quality Management System
• Create work orders for the production of chemicals, create and modify Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Airworthiness
• Use, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instrumentation to include meters and balances
• Ability to meet EPA 40CFR 262.17 regulation for handling, cleaning, and collecting chemicals.

Other helpful skills and qualifications include:

• Familiarity and knowledge of ISO9001 standards, Lean manufacturing, and Kanban initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook.
• Speak, read, and write English to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and/or instructions.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required by Company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic and a sense of urgency in completing work assignments; maintaining a proactive "can do" approach to all responsibilities.
• Able to stand, sit, move, bend, twist for extended periods of time and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Execute assignments in an ethical, accurate, timely, and safe manner with the ability to perform tasks through to completion.

AquaPhoenix is driven by a company culture that inspires a flexible, fun, "can-do" approach to business. You'll be joining a fast-paced, driven environment that’s helping to build a cleaner and safer global water supply. AquaPhoenix is an industry leader in water testing kits and reagent manufacturing, as well as a distributor of thousands of testing products and supplies for a multitude of industries including industrial water treatment, cleaning & sanitation, oil & gas, environmental, and water conditioning.

If you are looking for a great work environment, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, career growth, and exceptional benefits that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), STD/LTD, and generous paid time off consider a career with AquaPhoenix Scientific. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas that help our business grow. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply.