Chemist

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the manufacturing plant as it pertains to product formulations and optimization, environmental, chemical communication, SOP creation review and maintenance, shared ISO 9001 & GMP compliance and administrative functions. This position is also responsible for the creation and introduction of new products review and optimization of current products and oversee processes.

• Assure departmental compliance to Company SOP’s and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Responsible for maintaining, documenting and enhancing the company’s ISO: 9001:2015 certification as it relates to chemical production.
• Responsible for maintaining, creating, training and enhancing the company’s SOPs.
• Suggest process changes to improve production efficiency.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities for current formulations.
• Facilitate the development and introduction of new products.
• Provide sales support for new opportunities.
• Works with production and ISO team to ensure safety, regulatory, and compliance training is conducted to meet company and Regulatory agency requirements as it relates to chemical engineering.
• Active team member to help support any long-term growth strategies.
• Uphold Company Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and equipment and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Provide quality assurance procedures and develop and oversee the necessary documentation.
• Establish and maintain environmental sustainability practices and guidelines.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.

• Support the overall Strategic Plan effort and goals for the entire facility, cost reduction, quality, etc.
• Project development and management.
• Chemical Engineering and management
• Develop new and enhance existing product SOPs, as needed.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all Pacific Sands key personnel where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the team.

• This position reports to the President & CEO

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in chemical engineering and manufacturing.
• Prior FDA/EPA product manufacturing experience required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.