Specialty Chemical Process Development Chemist
Job Description
Base salary $125,000-$135,000
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.
Opportunity:
Join an innovative R&D organization where you'll lead the scale-up of new organic chemical processes from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing. This is a highly technical, hands-on role with significant influence on process optimization, manufacturing strategy, and the commercialization of new technologies.
Requirements:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Approximately 10+ years of industrial experience in process development and chemical scale-up
- Proven success scaling organic chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial production
- Strong knowledge of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, separations, filtration, catalyst selection, and process optimization
- Experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) or external development partners
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimization
- Strong understanding of process safety, reaction chemistry, and manufacturing operations
- Excellent project management, communication, and technical problem-solving skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and scale chemical processes from laboratory through commercial manufacturing
- Lead pilot plant and scale-up activities while improving yield, quality, safety, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with internal R&D teams and external CROs to transfer and optimize manufacturing processes
- Evaluate reaction pathways, catalysts, raw materials, and processing methods to improve performance and reduce costs
- Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical tools to optimize process performance
- Conduct process characterization, reaction analysis, and process safety evaluations
- Develop process documentation, operating procedures, and technology transfer packages
- Support intellectual property development through technical innovation and invention disclosures
- Present technical recommendations and project updates to cross-functional teams and leadership
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
JO: 7.15.26TM
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Job Requirements
Requirements:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Approximately 10+ years of industrial experience in process development and chemical scale-up
- Proven success scaling organic chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial production
- Strong knowledge of organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, separations, filtration, catalyst selection, and process optimization
- Experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) or external development partners
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimization
- Strong understanding of process safety, reaction chemistry, and manufacturing operations
- Excellent project management, communication, and technical problem-solving skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
JO: 7.15.26TM
#LI-TM1
Meet Your Recruiter
Tory Mack
Technical Recruiter
What I Do:
I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:
- Formulation/Product Development
- Organic and Polymer Synthesis
- Application Chemistry
- Technical Service
- Process Chemistry
- Analytical/Method Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Group Leader/R&D Manager
My Recruiting Philosophy:
When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:
Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you
Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria
Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity
About Me:
I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.