R&D Chemist – Polyol Synthesis & Pilot Scale

Carpenter Co.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Carpenter Co. is seeking an Associate Research Chemist for the Polyol Synthesis group at our Reinhart Technical Center in Richmond, Virginia. You will perform bench and pilot-scale syntheses, manage analytical equipment, and keep detailed records of experiments.

The role reports to the Polyol Synthesis Manager and supports growth of the Polyol business. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemistry with polymer coursework, has 1–2 years of industrial or academic synthesis experience, and is

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry required with coursework or experience involving polymers.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work in wet lab and pilot plant environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of competitive technology and ability to contribute ideas.
• 1–2 years in chemical synthesis from industrial, internship, or research experience preferred.
• Thesis or extended lab work beyond curriculum preferred.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices required.
• Strong communication skills needed.
• Laboratory experience required.
• Experience with Word and Excel required.
• Experience delivering presentations required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench and pilot-scale polyol syntheses and manage analytical equipment.
• Maintain clear, concise records of experiments and report results.
• Travel to the chemical plant to support production trials and startups.
• Assist with scaling formulations to commercial processes.
• Develop familiarity with current products and processes.
• Generate and summarize data to aid problem solving by senior staff.
• Prepare clear technical correspondence and reports.

Skills

Chemical synthesis

Lab techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

Word

Excel

Presentation software

Job description

Carpenter Co. is seeking an Associate Research Chemist for the Polyol Synthesis group at our Reinhart Technical Center in Richmond, Virginia. You will perform bench and pilot-scale syntheses, manage analytical equipment, and keep detailed records of experiments.

The role reports to the Polyol Synthesis Manager and supports growth of the Polyol business. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemistry with polymer coursework, has 1–2 years of industrial or academic synthesis experience, and is