Senior Process Chemist: Optimization & Scale-Up Leader

Hunter the Headhunter; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Hunter the Headhunter is assisting a U.S. manufacturer in hiring a Senior Process Chemist/Engineer in Eustis, FL. The role focuses on optimizing production, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality. Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 with benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a science degree or higher, 10+ years in the food industry, and experience with fermentation, extraction, drying, and separation. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Science degree or higher required or equivalent.
• Experience in food industry improving process performance and outcomes.
• Knowledge of fermentation, extraction, drying and separation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing lines to identify inefficiencies and optimize yield and cost.
• Apply DOE and SPC to set optimal operating windows for key processes.
• Collaborate with CI teams to reduce losses and energy use; update SOPs for operators.
• Lead CAPAs and troubleshoot deviations; scale pilot formulas to commercial processes.
• Define and validate KPIs during new product introductions.

Skills

Process optimization

DOE

SPC

CAPA

Project management

MS Office

Travel up to 25%

Education

Science degree or higher

Food Science/Chemistry/Engineering preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hunter the Headhunter is assisting a U.S. manufacturer in hiring a Senior Process Chemist/Engineer in Eustis, FL. The role focuses on optimizing production, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality. Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 with benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a science degree or higher, 10+ years in the food industry, and experience with fermentation, extraction, drying, and separation. Up to 25% travel may be required.