Senior Product Development Chemist
| Company | Hydrite |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or degree or equivalent is required. Preferably in chemistry, technology or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years professional laboratory experience; experience with cleaning products is a plus
- Must possess problem solving skills, be self-motivated, and initiate continuous improvement
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required
- Experience with Minitab, JMP, Design-Expert and electronic lab notebook skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Upholds Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
- Provides technical support to Sales, Customers, Operations, SQRA, and Procurement
- Conducts research, competitive analysis, formulation of new products, and comparative performance analysis
- Manages projects utilizing project management best practices and provides project updates to key stakeholders
- Completes lab requests as assigned, including raw material evaluations
- Prepares samples for customers and field trials
- Documents all lab work thoroughly in electronic laboratory notebook
- Prepares reports and presentations summarizing laboratory work
- Provides all necessary information for the development of product masters
- Provides continuous improvement through product and process evaluation
- Practices safe laboratory techniques
- Performs all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned
- Participates in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant
- Investigates formulation solutions and strategies
- Works with manager to develop products that are aligned with Hydrite’s strategy
- Maintains basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation in good working order
- Strives for continual improvement by acquiring knowledge in related fields
- Works collaboratively with all members of the Technology Group
- Works with all departments within the plant including production, warehouse, customer service, and branch buyer
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cleaning products is a plus
- Experience with Minitab, JMP, Design-Expert and electronic lab notebook skills are a plus