Technical Consultant – Glufosinate

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Consultant – Glufosinate to provide technical expertise and consulting support for chemical manufacturing operations. This role focuses on supporting production scale-up, troubleshooting manufacturing challenges, and optimizing production processes related to glufosinate. The ideal candidate brings extensive technical knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience working within complex chemical manufacturing environments.

• Provide technical guidance during production scale-up and process optimization activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process and equipment issues.
• Support the implementation of best practices to improve operational efficiency and production reliability.

• Evaluate existing production processes and recommend improvements to enhance quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Analyze technical challenges and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
• Assist with process validation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Advise on equipment performance, maintenance considerations, and process reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve manufacturing systems and equipment utilization.
• Support troubleshooting efforts involving production equipment and supporting workshop operations.

• Work closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Share technical expertise and mentor internal personnel when needed.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and recommendations related to manufacturing improvements.

• Doctoral degree preferred in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong knowledge of glufosinate production processes and supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing process scale-up and troubleshooting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical consulting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience with major chemical manufacturing organizations is highly desirable.
• Candidates with extensive technical expertise may be considered even if they have fewer than five years of directly related experience.

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) training.
• Relevant industry or chemical manufacturing certifications.

• Salary Range: $1,000 - $50,000
• Opportunity to serve as a trusted technical consultant on specialized chemical manufacturing projects.
• Exposure to complex manufacturing challenges and advanced production technologies.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to process optimization, operational excellence, and manufacturing innovation.

Detroit offers a strong industrial and manufacturing ecosystem with access to world‑class engineering talent, advanced manufacturing resources, and a growing chemical production network. Professionals in this area benefit from a collaborative environment that supports technical innovation, operational excellence, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on complex manufacturing operations.