R&D Chemist

GOULSTON TECHNOLOGIES INC; Welsh Heights (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Goulston Technologies Inc. in Monroe, NC, seeks a motivated Research and Development Chemist to develop formulations that meet customer criteria and to test finishes ensuring product performance and quality.

The role interfaces with customers and internal teams to maintain product integrity, support production needs, and create clear reports for clients. Goulston highlights strong benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Textile Chemistry.
• Formulation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and tests finishes to confirm performance to product specifications.
• Supports interaction with customers to determine finish requirements.
• Creates reports for internal and external customers.
• Participates in customer evaluations in a supporting role.
• Tests and evaluates customer products.
• Monitors and approves new production batches under supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Formulation

Chemistry

R&D

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Textile Chemistry

Job description

Join a company that has more than 75 years of experience!

Goulston

Goulston is a market leader in the chemicals sector. While much of our experience and history is in the synthetic fibers area, we also have developed expertise in other surface modification technologies. Our mission at Goulston is to be the global leader in surface modification technologies by providing our customers with innovative products and services that are consistently superior in technology, quality, performance and value.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to take on an exciting opportunity as a Research and Development Chemist in Monroe, NC

Why Choose Goulston:

• Competitive salary based on position and experience level
• Two Medical insurance plans (PPO & HDHP)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (start off earning 1.25 days per month)
• 401K with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plan
• Excellent on-going training
• Growth opportunities
• We take pride in being a good corporate citizen and supporting our community in its social, cultural, educational and environmental initiatives

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops formulations to meet customer criteria. Tests product finishes for the customer. Interfaces internally and externally (customer) to ensure product integrity is maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Formulates and tests finishes to confirm performance to product specifications. Document as required.
2. Supports the company's interaction with customers as finish requirements are determined.
3. Create reports for internal and external customers.
4. Attends customer evaluations in a supporting role for the team.
5. Testing/evaluating customer products.
6. Monitor and approve new production batches under supervision.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Masters degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Textile Chemistry.

EXPERIENCE:

Formulation experience preferred

*Please note that Goulston does not post salaries on any Job Boards. Any salaries posted may not be a reflection of Goulston's salaries.

Goulston is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.