Job Description
Senior Analytical Chemist
Location: Salisbury, NC
Work Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Technical Manager
Department: Technical / R&D
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to support the development of synthesis and formulation processes for new and existing products. This role will focus on analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting across a variety of complex materials and blends. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with process development teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the analytical subject-matter expert for assigned business areas, ensuring timely and accurate testing support.
* Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for complex matrices and product blends.
* Investigate and resolve technical issues, including product quality concerns and contamination cases.
* Provide technical solutions through application of advanced chemical knowledge.
* Manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring work can be reprioritized with minimal disruption.
* Maintain, troubleshoot, and support upkeep of analytical instruments; assist with consumables management and service contracts.
* Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, including recordkeeping, risk assessments, and reporting of incidents.
* Drive continuous improvement in analytical capabilities and knowledge across the team.
Requirements
* PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a related field (10 years ), ideally within personal care, specialty chemicals, or related manufacturing environments.
* Hands-on expertise in at least two of the following areas:
o Chromatography
o Spectroscopy (thermal, physical)
o Mass spectrometry
o Microscopy
* Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques such as titration, solids/salts analysis, and activity testing.
* Strong understanding of reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and chemical reaction principles.
* Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation.
* Industry experience with personal care and/or surfactant synthesis is strongly .
Desired Skills and Experience
-Has a PhD in Chemistry and has heavy on the bench experience.
-Experience Personal Care surfactants (90%) with some extensions into Home Care, Laundry, Mining, etc.
-Can support Synthesis Process development from bench through full plant scale
Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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