R&D Chemist

As the first full-time scientist on the team you will perform hands-on formulation drive product improvements help establish the new lab and influence the companys technical direction.

Youll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because:

• You will contribute immediately in the lab while also helping to build and shape a new product development function from the ground up in a company with an aggressive growth plan. (More chemists to be hired soon).

• Youll work directly with a passionate visionary CEO who values collaboration scientific insight and real innovation. Hes demonstrated an open mindset and is driven by continuous learning and improvement.

• Join an entrepreneurial team of people who are driven curious and deeply committed to building a brand thats changing the way things are done in their industry.

What Youll Be Doing:

This is a hand-on lab position with a build in progressing from formulation chemist to synthesis and project ownership.

• Lead the development of innovative chemical formulations and new product forms. This may also involve reverse engineering of 3rd party chemicals currently marketed and sold.

• Develop improvements to existing products to boost performance and address supply chain challenges.

• Participate with the R&D Consultant/Advisor in opening the new R&D lab.

• Translate market insights and company priorities into actionable product concepts.

• Oversee efficacy user experience safety shelf life and regulatory testing to ensure product excellence.

• Manage pilot studies and field trials to confirm real-world performance.

• Act as the scientific expert on water treatment chemistry particularly in customer service and education.

• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing teams to take products from concept to commercialization.

What Youll Bring to the Job:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field.

• 5 years of hands-on experience in chemical product development ideally in the specialty chemical or water treatment chemicals space

• Proven success in formulating products and bringing them to market.

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (such as EPA NSF etc.) and safety testing protocols.

• Experience with water treatment technologies is highly preferred.

• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below:

• 20 days PTO

• Medical Insurance: 3 plan levels ($300$6350 deductibles; 80100% coverage)

• Dental Insurance: PPO plan with $1500 annual max; 100% preventive 90% basic 60% major; orthodontia up to $1500

• Vision Insurance: $10 copays; $150 frame or contact allowance every 12 months

• Life Insurance: 2 salary up to $500000 company-paid

• Voluntary Life & AD&D: Employee up to $300K; spouse/child up to 50% of employee coverage

• Long-Term Disability: 60% of monthly earnings up to $12000 company-paid

• Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Benefits

If youre passionate about product development eager to lead innovation in a fast-paced environment and ready to make an impact this opportunity is for you! Apply now!