About this opportunity
Airswift lists this Process Development Scientist opportunity in mapleton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Process Development Scientist
Location
Mapleton Plant
Summary
This opportunity offers involvement in product and process development within an industrial chemical laboratory environment, supporting care solutions product lines and new product introduction activity. The role includes hands‑on oleochemical synthesis, process optimisation, plant support, and investigation of chemistry‑based production issues. This position would suit candidates with strong industrial synthesis expertise, analytical interpretation capability, and experience working safely with hazardous substances and pressurised equipment.
Required Education
MS, BS, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related field
Required Experience
At least five years of experience for candidates with an MS or BS in Chemistry or a related field
Industrial synthesis and/or process optimisation experience
Experience analysing R&D and production data and trends to identify problems and provide technical guidance
Experience supporting new product introduction and chemistry‑based production troubleshooting in a plant or industrial laboratory setting
Required Skills
Hands‑on oleochemical synthesis on reaction scales from 100mL to 4L
Ability to work with pressurised equipment
Interpretation of analytical results provided by a QC laboratory
Strong attention to safety and safe work practices in an industrial chemical laboratory, including work with hazardous substances
Administrative capability including project management, reporting, safety activities, training participation, meetings, and written updates
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work within cross‑regional and cross‑cultural teams
Leadership‑based collaboration, including data interpretation, coaching, and technical support to other team members
Proficiency in Microsoft365 for data analysis, documentation, reporting, and presentation
Strong and proactive verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry or a related field with at least two years of experience
Experience related to fatty acid, hydrogenation, and/or amine chemistry
Experience with high‑pressure equipment
Experience with wet chemistry analytics, IR, and NMR
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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Worksite address
mapleton, IL, 61547, US
Who can apply
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