Project Chemist

CF Industries Inc; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

CF Industries Inc. is seeking a Project Chemist to provide advanced analytical chemistry support across manufacturing, distribution, and quality groups.

You will apply scientific expertise to investigations, method development, and data interpretation, collaborating with engineers, lab teams, and external partners to improve reliability and product quality. Education includes a BS in Chemistry with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience; MS/PhD is highly desired.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry is required; MS/PhD or equivalent highly desired.
• 3–5 years of industrial chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical chemistry methods knowledge and instrumentation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced chemical analysis of process, product, environmental, and special samples.
• Provide analytical support for investigations, root cause analyses, and product quality events.
• Develop, validate, and document analytical methods; coordinate projects with external labs and partners.
• Communicate findings and technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS/PhD in Chemistry or Physical Science

Tools

GC

HPLC

IC

FTIR

ICP

Spectroscopy systems

Job description

Business Area:Environmental, Health & Safety

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Summary:

The Project Chemist provides advanced analytical chemistry support for CF Industries manufacturing, distribution, product quality, and technical service organizations. The position serves as a technical resource for analytical investigations, unknown material identification, method development, laboratory continuous improvement initiatives, and complex data interpretation. Working closely with manufacturing locations, engineers, quality personnel, and laboratory teams across the CF network, the Project Chemist applies scientific expertise to support process reliability, product quality, troubleshooting investigations, and laboratory excellence initiatives. The position contributes to Laboratory Council projects and laboratory standardization efforts while helping advance analytical capabilities throughout the organization.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

• Perform advanced chemical analysis of process, product, environmental, and special investigation samples.
• Provide analytical support for reliability investigations, contamination studies, product quality events, and root cause analyses supporting manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Identify unknown materials, contaminants, and process deposits utilizing appropriate analytical techniques and scientific interpretation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical personnel to provide analytical solutions to operational challenges.

Analytical Chemistry Projects – Methods Development

• Develop, validate, improve, and document analytical methods supporting CF manufacturing and product quality objectives.
• Evaluate emerging analytical technologies and recommend improvements to laboratory capabilities.
• Coordinate analytical projects with external laboratories, academic institutions, equipment manufacturers, and technical consultants as needed.
• Support implementation of new analytical techniques and instrumentation.

Laboratory Network Support and Standardization

• Participate in cross-site projects focused on laboratory standardization and analytical consistency.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of laboratory technical standards, guidance documents, and training materials.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with laboratory personnel across the CF network.

Data Analysis and Technical Reporting

• Analyze complex analytical datasets and identify trends, correlations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize laboratory information systems, statistical tools, and business software to manage and communicate results.
• Present project findings and technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Incumbent Attributes:

• Education: BS degree in Chemistry required, MS/PhD or its equivalent in Chemistry, Physical Science or a related field highly desired.
• Years of experience: 3-5 years of experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment supporting operations and troubleshooting activities preferred.
• Subject Matter Expertise: advanced analytical chemistry methods including operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, IC, FTIR, ICP, spectroscopy systems, and other laboratory analytical platforms.
• Other unique job relevant attributes:
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Travel is expected up to 10% of the time
• Role may represent CF externally as a subject matter expert for industry groups, technical conferences, or similar events

Position Scope/Contribution

• Breadth of Scope: Provides technical expertise and analytical support across multiple CF manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory locations. Works independently on analytical investigations and projects while collaborating with engineers, quality personnel, laboratory professionals, and external partners.
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Regularly communicates technical findings through written reports, presentations, project updates, and verbal discussions. Serves as a technical resource to stakeholders throughout the organization and influences decisions through scientific analysis and recommendations.
• Complexity: Works on complex analytical challenges requiring scientific judgment, problem-solving skills, and interpretation of data from multiple sources. Frequently applies advanced analytical techniques to unique or non-routine situations.
• Decision Making Authority: Exercises independent technical judgement within established laboratory procedures and project objectives. Recommends solutions and technical approaches while escalating significant business or operational decisions through leadership channels.
• Strategic Influence: Contributes technical expertise supporting laboratory excellence, analytical capability advancement, manufacturing reliability, and product quality initiatives across the CF laboratory network.

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $94,700 - $124,900

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/ .

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.