Senior R&D Chemist - PFAS-Free Foam Formulations

Vorbeck; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Vacation & Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Vorbeck is seeking a Senior Associate, R&D Chemist to lead formulation, testing, and development of PFAS-free firefighting foam technologies. You will design experiments, analyze data, and translate lab results into product improvements.

This role reports to the R&D team and collaborates with production and engineering. On-site in Columbia, MD, the position offers a salary range of $70,000–$90,000 based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to scale formulations from lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline preferred, but not required.
• Three or more years of relevant industry, laboratory, or applied research experience in chemical formulation, materials development, applied chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments, analyze results, and interpret technical data.
• Background in formulation scale‑up, process development, or transitioning laboratory formulations to production is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve firefighting foam concentrates across Vorbeck's product lines.
• Design and execute formulation experiments, evaluate raw materials and formulation variables, and use experimental results to improve product performance, stability, manufacturability, and other key product characteristics.
• Perform analytical and performance testing of Vorbeck formulations, competitive products, raw materials, and developmental samples.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, identify trends and performance relationships, and use data to guide formulation development and technical decision‑making.
• Develop and execute internal research projects that support product development and broader technical objectives.

Skills

Experiment design

Analytical thinking

Lab safety

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vorbeck is seeking a Senior Associate, R&D Chemist to lead formulation, testing, and development of PFAS-free firefighting foam technologies. You will design experiments, analyze data, and translate lab results into product improvements.

This role reports to the R&D team and collaborates with production and engineering. On-site in Columbia, MD, the position offers a salary range of $70,000–$90,000 based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to scale formulations from lab