Innovative company is seeking an innovative and team-oriented surfactant and water treatment chemist in their facility located in the Philadelphia area. Chemist will be responsible for R&D projects covering a variety of formulation development and modification as well as leachate, condensate treatability study. The position will work closely with other R&D and QC Chemists as well as manufacturing technicians. This position will be located in West Chester, PA and report to the VP of Technology.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Set-up internal standard test procedures
- New product development
- Leachate, condensate treatability study using various physical/chemical as well as biological processes.
- Scope, design and execute product performance improvement projects
- Formulation tailoring for unique customer specifications
- Operating bench scale or pilot scale leachate, condensate treatment systems
- Conduct water quality analysis.
- Support Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Product Management functions
- Operation of analytical and application equipment
- Developing and implementation of quality control specifications and standards
- Project management and documentation including laboratory notebook documentation and project report writing
- Strong laboratory skills required including both scientific practices and housekeeping
Job Specifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (or related technical discipline) is preferred. Candidates with other relevant industry experience may be considered
- 5 or more years lab experience in product development/application is desirable
- Experience in operating bench scale or pilot scale water treatment system is desirable.
- Foam formulation experience is required
- Understanding of polymer chemistry and structure property relationships
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience in data collection, manipulation and analysis (Microsoft Suite, etc.)
Company offers a salary of 90-115K, bonus opportunities, extensive benefits package.