RDFormulation Chemist

Summary: FULLY ONSITE POSITION NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE.

The R&D/Formulaton Chemist will conduct laboratory testing for the development of various aqueous formulations including surfactants blends disinfectants and emulsion floor coatings. Experience with surfactants disinfectants and emulsion coatings is required. Skills should also include chemical testing procedures required to review and maintain quality control of incoming raw materials as well as on finished products for internal quality control and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Creates develops and tests compounds and formulas used in products exercising professional judgment in the evaluation selection and modification of applied methods and techniques.
• Utilizes chemicals chemical compounds and chemical processes to create new products.
• Investigate and evaluate competitors products by performing analysis of competing products/formulations. Communicate results with sales team.
• Recommend quality control parameters for operational evaluations
• Identifies and recommends improvements to processes to maintain quality costeffectiveness safety compliance and other parameters.
• Drafts and distributes laboratory reports detailing results of testing and analysis.
• Maintains documentation for each project assignment; reviews reports written by staff for accuracy and compliance with professional standards.
• Collaborates with interdepartmental teams.
• Operates maintains and tests laboratory equipment; identifies problems when equipment fails and conducts or recommends repairs.
• Drafts standard operating procedures and safety materials.
• Ensures compliance with environmental health and safety standards including the proper handling storage and disposal of chemical agents.
• Perform testing on production batches using the following tests: pH viscosity solids density titrations degree Baume.
• Provide support to the manufacturing processes by giving guidance to adjust batch formulations if a batch is not within product specifications.
• Formulate/Reformulate new and existing products evaluate characteristics and performances to achieve desired goals.
• Prepare sample batches for customers and sales team.
• Determine physical and chemical properties of new products pH flash point density and viscosity for new or modified formulas.
• Perform stability testing on laboratory and manufacturing samples.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Thorough understanding of chemical tests and processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to draft laboratory reports.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn software and applications used for chemical tests and analysis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• At least 35 years of related work experience required as formulation chemist.
• Preferred industry experience in chemical industry soaps/detergents disinfectants/sanitizers.

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