Job Description

Job description:

As the first full-time scientist on the team, you will perform hands-on formulation, drive product improvements, help establish the new lab, and influence the companys technical direction.

Youll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because:

• You will contribute immediately in the lab while also helping to build and shape a new product development function from the ground up in a company with an aggressive growth plan.
• Youll work directly with a passionate, visionary CEO who values collaboration, scientific insight, and real innovation. Hes demonstrated an open mindset and is driven by continuous learning and improvement.
• J oin an entrepreneurial team of people who are driven, curious, and deeply committed to building a brand thats changing the way things are done in their industry.

What Youll Be Doing:

This is a hand-on lab position with a build in progressing from formulation chemist to synthesis and project ownership.

• Lead the development of innovative chemical formulations and new product forms. This may also involve reverse engineering of 3rd party chemicals currently marketed and sold.
• Develop improvements to existing products to boost performance and address supply chain challenges.
• Participate with the R&D Consultant/Advisor in opening the new R&D lab.
• Translate market insights and company priorities into actionable product concepts.
• Oversee efficacy, user experience, safety, shelf life, and regulatory testing to ensure product excellence.
• Manage pilot studies and field trials to confirm real-world performance.
• Act as the scientific expert on water treatment chemistry, particularly in customer service and education.
• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing teams to take products from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications:

What Youll Bring to the Job:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in chemical product development, ideally in the specialty chemical or water treatment chemicals space
• Proven success in formulating products and bringing them to market.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (such as EPA, NSF etc.) and safety testing protocols.
• Experience with water treatment technologies is highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below:

• 20 days PTO
• Medical Insurance: 3 plan levels ($300$6,350 deductibles; 80100% coverage)
• Dental Insurance: PPO plan with $1,500 annual max; 100% preventive, 90% basic, 60% major; orthodontia up to $1,500
• Vision Insurance: $10 copays; $150 frame or contact allowance every 12 months
• Life Insurance: 2 salary up to $500,000, company-paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D: Employee up to $300K; spouse/child up to 50% of employee coverage
• Long-Term Disability: 60% of monthly earnings, up to $12,000, company-paid
• Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Benefits

If you're passionate about product development, eager to lead innovation in a fast-paced environment, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you! Apply now!

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