Manufacturing Process Chemist

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* Location:

** Shakopee, MN (Onsite)

** Job Type:
** Full-Time

** Salary:**  $85,000 - $105,000 annually

** About the Opportunity*
* Kelly is seeking an experienced  
** Facility Process Chemist
** to join a growing manufacturing team in  
** Shakopee, MN** . This is a hands-on position supporting the production of fertilizer and plant nutritional products in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with  
** inorganic chemical processes, fertilizer manufacturing, ammoniation, and acid-based chemistry** , and enjoys working directly on the production floor to solve process challenges, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent product quality.

** Responsibilities*
* + Support, oversee, and optimize large-scale production of plant nutritional products.

+ Monitor acid-based reactions and ammoniation processes to ensure product quality and consistency.

+ Troubleshoot process issues including:

+ Off-spec materials

+ Foaming

+ Scaling

+ Crystallization

+ Product stability

+ Provide hands-on technical support during batch and continuous manufacturing.

+ Adjust formulations based on raw material variability and seasonal production changes.

+ Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

+ Support scale-up and implementation of new or modified products.

+ Develop and maintain batch records, SOPs, and process documentation.

+ Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve process efficiency and reliability.

+ Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (required).

+ Minimum of  
** 10 years
** of experience in:

+ Fertilizer manufacturing

+ Plant nutritional products

+ Related chemical production

+ Strong hands-on experience with:

+ Ammoniation

+ Acid-based chemistry

+ Large-scale manufacturing processes

+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes.

+ Strong understanding of fertilizer raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

+ Excellent mathematical aptitude for formulation calculations, scaling, and process adjustments.

** Technical & Analytical Skills*
* Experience using and interpreting analytical equipment, including:

+ pH meters

+ Density meters

+ Viscometers

+ XRF

+ HPLC

Ability to interpret analytical data and apply findings to process control and product quality.

** Equipment & Process Knowledge*
* Practical knowledge of:

+ Reaction vessels and neutralizers

+ Pumps and piping systems

+ External cooling systems and heat exchangers

+ Mixing and blending equipment

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience with :

+ Liquid plant nutrition products

+ UAN

+ KTS

+ Phosphate-based fertilizers

+ Micronutrients

+ Surfactants

+ Defoamers

+ Stabilizers

+ Inhibitors

+ Continuous or semi-continuous fertilizer production systems

** Why Apply?*
* This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturing organization where your technical expertise will directly impact product quality, process improvement, and operational success. You'll work alongside experienced operations and engineering teams in a collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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