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Chemical Operator

OpSource Staffing
Taylors, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

TITLE :   Manufacturing Chemist (Batch Specialty Chemical Process)

Greenville, SC / / $85,000-$100,000 annually DOE

Benefits :

  • Competitive salary for position
  • Company paid healthcare plan
  • IRA retirement plan matching program
  • Paid time off vacation earned and statutory holidays

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We are seeking a Chemical Process Development Chemist to join our team and take the lead in raw material qualification, scale-up processes, and batch chemical manufacturing. This hands-on role combines both laboratory bench and manufacturing experience to drive product development and process improvements in a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Company Overview :

The company is a global producer of performance specialty chemicals for a multitude of industries used in products consumers use every day. Founded in Asia in 1992, the company made entry to the North American region in 2013 and is growing its manufacturing footprint into Greenville, South Carolina with the acquisition of a medium to large scale manufacturing complex.   Our customer base includes some of the top global corporations with products reaching over 40 countries. The Greenville, South Carolina facility will primarily service the North America, South America and Southeast Asian markets.

Position Summary :

The Chemical Process Development Chemist reports to the site manager. The key role is to take the lead in qualification of raw materials, intermediates and finished products as technology is transferred and scaled up at the facility. The role is primarily day shift hours Monday to Friday with overtime expected to meet internal and external customer requirements. The Chemical Process Development Chemist synergizes with the Global Corporate Research and Development Team, Process Engineering Team and Site colleagues.

Qualifications :

  • A bachelor’s, master or PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a relevant science field
  • Expertise in laboratory techniques, analytical methods, and instrumentation
  • Ability to design and execute research experiments, interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions
  • Strong analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot issues in research processes
  • Effective written and verbal communication to document findings and collaborate with colleagues
  • High level of accuracy and precision when performing experiments and recording data
  • Ability to manage research projects independently, including timelines and budgets
  • Expertise in wet chemistry and recipe formulation
  • Must have 5 years lab bench experience formulating for products, scale up experience from lab bench to the plant, and quality control analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with raw material handling and product scale-up.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Prior experience synthesizing surfactant polymers, emulsions
  • Experience with specific chemical synthesis techniques
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance for research and development
  • Experience in product development and formulation
  • Familiarity with specialized software for data analysis
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Responsibilities / Duties :

  • Set up laboratory equipment
  • Conduct tests and experiments
  • Plan and run projects
  • Follow protocols to ensure research is conducted rigorously
  • Ensure experiments are conducted safely by conducting risk assessments
  • Record and analyze data
  • Present results to senior research staff and clients
  • Research and author papers, reports and reviews
  • Supervise junior staff, including laboratory technicians
  • Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
  • Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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