Chemist

Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, standard business working hours
Duration: 12 Months
Pay range: $37.00 - $39.00 hourly
Onsite job

The Polymer / Process Development Chemist will provide technical expertise, hands‑on experimentation, and process development support for the Resin Synthesis team, focusing on polymerization, grafting, functionalization, and scale‑up of specialty chromatographic resins. This role bridges R&D and Operations, enabling robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes that meet quality, yield, and performance requirements. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven chemist with strong polymer chemistry fundamentals, experience in translating bench‑scale methods into production‑scale processes, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Develop, optimize, and document polymerization, grafting, and functionalization processes for new and existing resin products.
• Conduct small‑scale and pilot‑scale experiments to evaluate reaction conditions, kinetics, reagent ratios, mixing profiles, and heat‑transfer characteristics.
• Support production scale‑up activities including DOE studies, process mapping, and parameter window definition.
• Partner with R&D to transfer new resin technologies into manufacturing using structured tech‑transfer methodologies.

• Serve as the on‑floor technical resource for Resin Synthesis, troubleshooting deviations, out‑of‑trend results, or process bottlenecks.
• Analyze batch data to identify trends in yields, particle size distributions, reaction profiles, and other critical QC metrics.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing chemists, and QC analysts to resolve in‑process issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support validation, verification, and characterization of equipment, reactors, filters, and analytical tools.

• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, development reports, and process summaries.
• Generate and update batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and training materials for resin processes.
• Support creation of risk assessments (pFMEA), control plans, and critical parameter monitoring systems.
• Summarize experimental findings and present recommendations to cross‑functional teams.

• Ensure all development and manufacturing activities comply with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS), SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Evaluate raw materials, supplier changes, and material qualifications that impact resin performance.
• Participate in nonconformance investigations, CAPA activities, and root cause analysis.

• Identify opportunities for yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and waste minimization.
• Lead or support PPI/Lean projects targeting process robustness, reagent utilization, and scale‑up efficiency.
• Contribute to long‑term process roadmaps, resin portfolio improvements, and modernization initiatives (e.g., digital instructions, Dozuki integration).

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years (BS), 1+ years (MS), or 0–2 years (PhD) of industry experience in polymer synthesis, organic synthesis, or process development.
• Demonstrated experience with polymerization techniques (e.g., suspension, emulsion, grafting, cross‑linking).
• Hands‑on familiarity with lab‑scale and pilot‑scale equipment: jacketed reactors, overhead stirring, reflux systems, filtration units, ovens, vacuum systems, particle sizing instruments.
• Strong data analysis skills; ability to interpret batch data, reaction profiles, and analytical characterization results.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (ISO 9001 or similar).
• Knowledge of chromatographic resin chemistry (anion exchange, cation exchange, polymer grafting, silica bonding).
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and process characterization.
• Familiarity with scale‑up methodologies, heat/mass transfer considerations, and mixing studies.
• Understanding of QMS concepts including change control, validation, risk assessments, and CAPA.
• Experience with Lean/PPI methodologies.

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

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