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Growing specialty chemical company is looking for an experienced chemist to build a new R&D and scale‑up laboratory at their plant in Danville, VA. The role requires extensive experience in scale‑up from laboratory to pilot to full‑scale manufacturing, and a focus on speed to solution, commercial‑scale visibility, deep technical rigor, and a proactive safety mindset.
Responsibilities- Serve as the technical focal point for new contract manufacturing opportunities.
- Identify the fastest and most efficient route to commercially viable solutions for new contract manufacturing and custom synthesis opportunities based on a deep understanding of process chemistry and plant unit cooperation.
- Establish R&D lab capabilities for synthesis, process development, sample preparation, and testing by evaluating current capabilities and additional needs to support the project pipeline.
- Design experiments based on sound scientific principles and statistical methods to validate technical packages for proof of concept, optimise processes, and develop a technical package for manufacturing to support First Time in Spec production.
- Rapidly produce samples for customer evaluation based on a thorough understanding of plant equipment capabilities and technical requirements.
- Demonstrate expertise in a broad array of analytical instruments and drive new method development to align internal test methods and capabilities with customer methods and protocols. Leverage external labs for specialized test capabilities.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Product Stewardship to drive successful commercialization.
- Engage with customers to gather process details, develop experimental plans, communicate project progress, present key findings and results, and support successful qualifications.
- Create Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for core lab activities. Assure safe lab operations and compliance with site regulations while ensuring zero recordables.
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 per year.
BenefitsM/D/401K
LocationDanville, VA
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionScience
IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
Contact Devin Heffernan at for more information about this opportunity.
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