Research - Development Chemistry Contractor

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.


Seeking an R&D Chemistry Contractor for a 6-month position with the potential to extend to 12 months. You will be responsible for executing R&D investigations for the advancement of product formulation and improvements, troubleshooting technical problems in a laboratory setting, and performing chemical analyses following existing and novel procedures.


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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.


Shifts: 1st Shift.


Employment Types: Full Time, Temporary or Contract.


Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour


Duties:


+ Hands-on Laboratory Testing: Conduct chemical and other scientific analyses using existing procedures and novel procedures under the guidance of the R&D manager.

+ Formulation & Investigation: Prepare and execute experimental protocols to develop novel chemical formulations or optimize existing products. Investigations will include new product development, out-of-specification (OOS) investigations, and raw material characterization.

+ Process Scale-up: Work with manufacturing teams to transfer lab-scale prototypes into pilot runs and full production lines.

+ Data Logging & Reporting: Maintain laboratory notebooks, draft comprehensive technical reports, and summarize research findings.

+ Cross-functional Alignment: Collaborate effectively with internal teams including Quality Assurance (QA), Marketing, and Commercial.


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Position Requirements:


+ Education: B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

+ Experience: 2+ years of laboratory experience.

+ Technical Skills: Outstanding problem-solving ability, independence in data interpretation, and good laboratory skills in a physical science field. Ability to use analytical instruments such as UV-vis, HPLC, and GC-FID. Benchtop chemistry skills; Microsoft Office products.

+ Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset and clear written and verbal communication in English.


Requirements: Background Check, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: Bachelors.


Recruiting Center: Mars Fishcare / Chalfont, PA-7506, 50 Hamilton St, Chalfont, PA 18914.


Work Location: Mars Fishcare / Chalfont, PA-7506, 50 E Hamilton St, Chalfont, PA 18914.


Job Types: Warehouse, Laboratory.


Industry: Warehouse/Distribution.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.