Chemist - Adsorption Media

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Graver Technologies has an immediate opening for a Chemist (Adsorption Media) for our Ecosorb business based in Glasgow, DE.Our target candidate will be a hands-on chemist who is highly motivated to support continued innovation and evolution of the Ecosorb product line, with a primary focus on R&D, applications testing, and customer technical support. The successful candidate will be a key technical resource for developing new products and process improvements, troubleshooting technical issues in the production plant, and supporting customer growth through laboratory testing, application development, and field-facing technical collaboration.

Ecosorb is a mixed adsorption media used primarily in the sugar industry for removing color bodies and odor compounds.

This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. The salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 / year.

Responsibilities:

Support innovation for the Ecosorb business through hands-on laboratory work, product improvement, new application development, and execution of R&D priorities.

Work collaboratively with field sales, technical service, and customers to identify application needs and design laboratory experiments that support customer applications and commercial growth.

Develop and execute lab testing protocols to evaluate Ecosorb performance in customer-specific applications, including color, odor, and contaminant removal challenges.

Provide technical applications support for customer trials, product recommendations, troubleshooting, and interpretation of laboratory and field data.

Troubleshoot technical issues in manufacturing as needed and collaborate with process engineering and production to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Document experimental results, technical findings, and application recommendations in a clear, actionable format for internal and customer-facing use.

Ensure safe and healthy working conditions and an organized laboratory work environment.

Perform other duties as required.

Education and Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related technical field.

Knowledge and experience supporting R&D projects, laboratory testing programs, and technical application development.

Strong understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and translating lab results into practical customer or manufacturing recommendations.

Experience:

2 - 5 years of experience in related chemistry, R&D, applications, or product development.

Hands-on experience with adsorbent media, filtration, ion exchange, or related separation technologies; sugar industry experience is highly preferred

Experience working independently in a laboratory environment and managing multiple technical projects or priorities

Experience supporting customers, commercial teams, or field trials through laboratory testing and technical recommendations preferred

Competencies:

Effective communication skills – verbal and written

Customer-focused technical problem solving

Organization and project management

Experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation

Interpersonal skills and cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in cross-functional teams

Ability to coordinate priorities and translate technical findings into business actions

Comprehensive Benefit Package offered,…