Synthesis Chemist II
Colonial Chemical, Inc.
Synthesis Chemist II
Position Type: Salaried + Performance-Based Bonus
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
Reports to: Vice President of R&D
Summary/Objective:
Support the company by developing new products, supporting existing products, and interacting with customers
Essential Functions
- Conduct bench-scale synthesis to support new product development
- Participate in process improvement and plant trials as required
- Provide technical support to the manufacturing plant
- Consult with quality control department and provide technical input as required
- Write reports on experiments and be able to communicate the results to management and customers
- Innovate new products and processes
- Mentor and develop chemists
- Be able to work and communicate effectively with personnel from quality control, production, marketing, and management
- Interact with sales representatives and customers to address technical issues and explore innovations
- Occasional travel to trade shows or customer visits with sales personnel may be required
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Required Education and Experience
- Master's degree in chemistry preferred. Bachelor's degree acceptable with appropriate level of experience.
- > 3 years' experience in a chemical laboratory
- Experience in surfactant chemistry synthesis is highly desired
- Experience with epichlorohydrin chemistry is beneficial.
About Colonial Chemical
Colonial Chemical is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surfactants, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly products. Our chemicals go into personal care, household and industrial cleaning, vehicle care, metalworking, and many other industries.