Process Chemist III, IV, or V

Process Chemist III, IV, or V – Rolla, MO

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Process Chemists are integral members of the chemical manufacturing team, each contributing to the development, optimization, and scale‑up of manufacturing processes. From conducting routine experiments to leading process development projects, these roles involve hands‑on laboratory work, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and continuous improvement across all levels of expertise.

• Process Chemist III:
  • Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols and procedures to support process development and optimization.
  • Conduct chemical analysis and characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
  • Compile and analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to cross‑functional teams.
  • Keep a well‑documented laboratory notebook and have it co‑signed within two weeks.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving process‑related issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions; help create new testing processes.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, and inventory of chemicals and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation of the laboratory.
  • Present project updates during team meetings.
  • Ensure normal functioning of chemistry equipment sets, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that interfere with chemical synthesis.
  • Design, conduct, and execute laboratory experiments encompassing synthesis, sample preparation, and performance characterization to evaluate process parameters, identify optimization opportunities, and troubleshoot process issues.
  • Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions and make data‑driven recommendations.
  • Collaborate with process engineers and other stakeholders to scale up laboratory processes to pilot or production scale, ensuring process robustness and scalability.
  • Perform method development, expansion, validation, and documentation for methods aimed at monitoring process performance and product quality.
  • Author reports on results obtained from material characterization and testing.
  • Participate in technology transfer activities, including the transfer of new processes from research and development to manufacturing.
  • Implement efficiency or cost reduction initiatives as appropriate.
  • May train new team members or technicians.
  • Create new testing processes and improve upon current processes.
  • Provide processing assistance to sales and customer support for sample requests.
  • Initiate action(s) to prevent the occurrence of non‑conformities.
  • Collaborate on process development projects from concept to commercialization, including experimental design, data analysis, and process scale‑up activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, including training on laboratory techniques, data analysis methods, and best practices in process development.
  • Ensure that all process chemistry facilities, work spaces, and equipment are well maintained, cleaned, and operated in accordance with industry standards and safe practices.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Process Chemist IV:
  • Same duties as Process Chemist III.
  • Represent the process chemistry function in internal and external forums, including technical meetings, project reviews, and regulatory interactions.
  • Lead major tasks within process development projects as assigned.
  • Develop methods and procedures for characterization of products.
  • Ensure continuous improvements in products, processes, and systems.
  • Responsible for design, specification, and justification of equipment.
  • Lead action(s) to identify and prevent the occurrence of non‑conformities.
  • Respond, in collaboration with the legal department, to patent office actions, if applicable, and prepare detailed written invention disclosure documents.
  • Stay current with new practices, trends, and standards in the field by reading journals, attending professional meetings and…