Research Chemist

King Industries

Job Description

Research Chemist (Specialty Markets Group)

Location Onsite : Norwalk, CT

King Industries, Inc. is actively seeking a passionate and skilled Research Chemist to join our Specialty Markets Group (SMG). The ideal candidate will have a solid academic foundation in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, hands-on experience in laboratory synthetic preparations, and a strong proficiency in using modern software tools for data analysis and visualization.

• Skills Required : Regular and consistent attendance at our Norwalk location is required.
• Strong background in organic synthesis, including hands-on experience with synthetic methods and processes.
• Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including technical service, engineering, sales, and marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for reporting, teamwork, and presentations.
• A self-starter with an internal drive to succeed, a strong sense of urgency, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Must be innovative, resourceful, and capable of thinking critically to tackle challenges.
• Demonstrates the ability to research new projects by leveraging technical literature and scientific resources.
• Education and Experience Requirements : B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry.
• Understanding of laboratory synthetic preparations.
• Familiarity with current Windows-based software for spreadsheet manipulation, data handling and graphics composition.
• Duties and Responsibilities : Responsible for researching, planning, and designing experiments.
• Conduct research to improve existing manufacturing process.
• Conduct research leading to new products.
• Prepare manufacturing process description / transmittals for new products. Interface and assist plant engineer / production in the scale-up process of new products.
• Responsible for researching, planning, and designing synthetic and analytical experiments.
• Develop and or implement detailed research plans and projects per ISO procedures.
• Submit detailed monthly reports outlining performance and activities every two months or on needed basis.
• Interact with marketing and technical service personnel to promote new products.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments as required.
• Submit detailed monthly reports outlining performance and activities every two months or on needed basis.
• Prepare manufacturing process description / transmittals for new products.
• Present summaries of research progress at internal meetings.
• Participates in company wide effort to promote and adhere to quality, occupational health & safety, and environmental (QHSE) management systems in accordance with requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
• Maintain knowledge of how their activities impact the QHSE Management Systems should they deviate from established controls and criteria.