Senior Analytical Chemist

PLZ Corp; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and short-term disability

Voluntary benefits (additional life, +

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead testing of raw materials and in-process batches, using GC, IR, and HPLC, while collaborating with Quality Assurance and Operations to support quality and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and 5–7 years of analytical laboratory experience, with strong instrument proficiency and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in analytical or laboratory roles.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and method development.

Responsibilities

• Test incoming raw materials and in-process batches per SOPs.
• Communicate pass/fail results and note out-of-spec parameters.
• Provide recommendations for re-work or re-blend to meet specs.
• Maintain instruments and calibrations; prepare lab reports.
• Write, follow, and maintain SOPs; interface with customer teams.

Skills

Analytical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & SOP adherence

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

GC

IR

HPLC

Laboratory instrumentation maintenance

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for leading the testing raw materials and in-process batches in accordance with established laboratory procedures. This role utilizes analytical instrumentation—including GC, IR, and HPLC—on a daily basis and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support quality and operational excellence.

Hours for this role is Monday - Thursday: 6 am - 4 pm CT

Key Responsibility

• Test incoming raw materials according to established protocols, clearly communicating pass/fail results and identifying out-of-specification parameters when applicable.
• Test all in-process batches per established procedures and notify appropriate stakeholders of results.
• Provide recommendations for re-work or re-blend of in-process batches that do not meet specifications.
• Continuously improving testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and provide guidance on proper use within the Quality Assurance laboratory.
• Perform scheduled instrument calibrations to ensure accurate, precise, and repeatable results.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to identify and resolve daily technical and quality-related issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required laboratory reports.
• Follow, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs related to analytical instrumentation and testing.
• Interface with customer technical teams to communicate laboratory capabilities and analytical results.
• Support method development or adaptation for new raw materials based on supplier or manufacturer input.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience in a similar analytical or laboratory role.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical method development.
• Experience with pesticide analysis and extraction is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.