Chemist

Description
Conducts research, formulation and experimentation for new product development and process improvement. Experience formulating coatings which may include floor, paint, or automotive at the bench. Product development experience working with marketing from concept through field testing and launch. Experience formulating products to current green standards such as Green Seal, Ecologo, Safer Choice, and USDA Bio-preferred preferred.

Requirements

• Develop new products, test methods, or procedures as requested on a quick timeline.
• Modify existing formulations as requested to improve performance, cost, regulatory compliance or manufacturability.
• Support cost savings measures including reformulation, improvements to batch mixing instructions, reduction of rework
• Self-directed and motivated. Able to conduct projects independently.
• Provide recommendations to QC, QA, and manufacturing concerning test procedures, batch corrections or manufacturing procedures to develop new formulations and improve current formulations as requested.
• Provide technical assistance to the company personnel, distributors, end users, government officials and medical personnel.
• Review literature such as tech sheets, labels and MSDS's for accuracy.
• Qualify and approve new and alternate raw materials.
• Conduct field testing as necessary.
• Work with other departments, including but not limited to Marketing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Production to complete projects.
• Ensure compliance with consumer and customer safety regulations including but not limited to FDA, CARB, GHS, and EPA.

• Bachelor's degree in technical area or equivalent. Chemistry or engineering degree preferred.
• 3-5 years professional experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in running quality control validations on raw materials and manufactured products.

• Capable to perform wet chemistry testing including but not limited to titrations, pH determinations, foam testing, solids determinations and refractometer readings.
• Be able to use and train others on analytical tools such as specialized equipment necessary to perform testing including but not limited to Viscometer, FTIR, Flash Point tester and centrifuge.
• Proficient ability to use scientific methods to conduct experiments and keep excellent lab records.
• Capable to perform all cleaning and validation tasks associated with I&I cleaning such as mopping, wiping, pressure washing and scrubbing.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for 40 years.