Research Chemist - Synthesis

Pilot Chemical Company; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Research Chemist specializing in synthesis. This lab-based role involves developing new products, executing laboratory scale synthesis, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Organic Chemistry or equivalent experience, with strong skills in organic synthesis and communication. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and safety in chemical processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience or 5+ years with a BS.
• Experience in organic chemical synthesis and designing pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and synthetic processes.
• Transfer lab procedures to Manufacturing for scale up.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

M.S. in Organic Chemistry

B.S. in Chemistry

Job description

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RESEARCH CHEMIST – SYNTHESIS

Role Summary

This role is a lab-based position involving hands on synthesis, analyses and problem solving to support new and existing products. This position is responsible for innovating new products; developing new sulfonation and alkylation processes; executing laboratory scale synthesis; working with Manufacturing on industrial production scale up and acting as a technical contact for our businesses and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products and synthetic processes.
• Transfer laboratory procedures to Manufacturing for scale up, drive the transfer process, and monitor progress providing technical support as needed.
• Communicate the status of their projects both in written reports and in live meetings with people from other areas of Pilot and with external customers.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers including product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, training, technology evaluation, and method development.
• Responsible for working autonomously by planning, scheduling, and completing assigned project work and other required activities.
• Represent Technology as a subject matter expert with internal and external customers
• Actively participate in Pilot Chemical safety programs, ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, and maintain good lab and office housekeeping.
• Comply with the Responsible Care Management System requirements.
  
  

Competencies

Required

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or an M.S. in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience or a BS in Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience
• Experience performing organic chemical synthesis including designing chemical synthesis pathways, recognizing, and identifying reaction by-product and developing structure performance relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with people of varying technical backgrounds. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills needed to document, interpret, and communicate technical results to colleagues, sponsors, and customers
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with Emulsion Polymerization especially making latexes for Paints and Coatings applications.
• Experience performing Friedel-Crafts or electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions especially the sulfonation and alkylation of aromatic molecules, olefins, etc.
• Experience with surfactants and/or biocides
• Experience with lubricant additive chemistry especially over based detergents or metal working additives
• Knowledge of chemical engineering or industrial chemical processes
  
  

Join our growing team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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