R&D Chemist

Engineering Resource Group; York (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Resource Group is seeking an R&D Bench Chemist to formulate and evaluate performance specialty chemicals. You will formulate new products, perform application performance testing, and document results in ELN and spreadsheets.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry or related science and at least 5 years in an R&D or applications lab, with hands-on work in GPC, GC and FTIR and data interpretation. Customer-facing skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related science.
• At least 5 years of experience as a chemist in an R&D or applications lab.
• Experience with analytical instruments such as GPC, GC and FTIR, including data interpretation.
• Experience with troubleshooting experimental and production issues and implementing corrective actions within lab, manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with formulations, synthesis or applications testing, ideally with industrial fluids or lubricants.
• Customer-facing technical experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new products and run application performance testing per established lab methods.
• Record test data and observations in an electronic lab notebook (ELN) and spreadsheets.
• Manage concurrent development and application projects and report results and progress to lab management.
• Support manufacturing with process improvements, product quality evaluations and new product scale-ups.
• Qualify new and alternate raw materials with purchasing.
• Work with sales and commercial teams to turn market needs into new product development.
• Present technical results to customers and support customer site visits and trade shows.

Skills

R&D experience

Formulation

Data interpretation

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

Tools

GPC

GC

FTIR

Job description

• Permanent position for an R&D Bench Chemist to formulate and evaluate performance specialty chemicals.
• Formulate new products and run application performance testing per established lab methods.
• Record test data and observations in an electronic lab notebook (ELN) and spreadsheets.
• Manage concurrent development and application projects and report results and progress to lab management.
• Support manufacturing with process improvements, product quality evaluations and new product scale-ups.
• Qualify new and alternate raw materials with purchasing.
• Work with sales and commercial teams to turn market needs into new product development.
• Present technical results to customers and support customer site visits and trade shows.
• Travel to another company site for initial training.
• BS Chemistry or related science.
• At least 5 years of experience as a chemist in an R&D or applications lab.
• Experience with analytical instruments such as GPC, GC and FTIR, including data interpretation.
• Experience with troubleshooting experimental and production issues and implementing corrective actions within lab, manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with formulations, synthesis or applications testing, ideally with industrial fluids or lubricants.
• Customer-facing technical experience a plus.