Senior Chemist - FDCA Process Scale-Up & Innovation

Outplayed, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Outplayed, Inc. seeks a Senior Chemist in Oakland, CA to lead scale-up and optimization of chemical processes. You will validate analytical methods, coordinate with service providers, and produce clear technical documents while contributing to PHAs and risk mitigation.

The role focuses on delivering robust, scalable processes for industrial bioplastics applications, requiring strong project leadership, mentoring, and collaboration within a team of scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field with >2 years of industry experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and project management-skills.
• Demonstrated mentoring, team collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Prior chemical process scale-up experience will be highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scale-up and optimization of key chemical process steps.
• Delivering products to partners and customers on schedule.
• Validation of analytical methods to quantify product purity.
• Coordinating activities with technical service providers.
• Creating clear and concise technical documents and reports.
• Contributing to process hazard assessments (PHAs) and mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Leadership

Prioritization

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Outplayed, Inc. seeks a Senior Chemist in Oakland, CA to lead scale-up and optimization of chemical processes. You will validate analytical methods, coordinate with service providers, and produce clear technical documents while contributing to PHAs and risk mitigation.

The role focuses on delivering robust, scalable processes for industrial bioplastics applications, requiring strong project leadership, mentoring, and collaboration within a team of scientists and engineers.