Formulation Chemist
Isochem Colors
Clover, SC
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on October 12, 2024
Seeking an organized and self-starting Formulations Chemist for an established textile dye & chemical company.
Job Description
- Proficient at performing standard laboratory and applications testing.
- Ability to make detailed observations of lab tests and to accurately record the data and observations in a laboratory notebook and in spreadsheets.
- Ability to manage laboratory workflow for multiple, concurrent development and applications projects.
- Communicate results, observations, and work progress to management.
- Interact with customers by effectively communicating project updates and presenting project results.
- Work with hazardous chemicals using appropriate safety procedures and practices.
- Develop new innovative products and improve existing formulas.
- Conduct market research and evaluate similar products and their functions.
- Accurately maintain R&D project records, using current Good Documentation Practices.
- Manage/source raw materials and maintain supplier relationships.
- Review previous and current formulas and processes to streamline scale-up.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Textile Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Other technical degrees will be considered based on prior job experience.
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a chemical or process manufacturing environment of textile dyes and chemicals.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Familiarity with large-scale reaction processes, the hazards associated with chemical processes, and process safety
- Good customer skills, strategic thinking, with a strong technical aptitude
- Must have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple work deadlines
- Ability to work an eight (8) hour shift in a lab environment. Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time at a bench performing tasks.
- Familiarity with ERP Systems/Formulation Software
- Strong computer usage skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct