About this opportunity
Gurtler Industries lists this Research and Development Formulation Chemist opportunity in south holland, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
R&D FORMULATION-DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST OPPORTUNITY!
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Must have hands-on formulation experience gained in an industrial/commercial chemical manufacturing environment, not solely academic or university research.
Gurtler Industries is an ISO certified chemical manufacturer focused on the professional rental-textile industry. We provide service and expertise to the healthcare, industrial, and linen supply markets. If you are interested in resource conservation and results driven outcomes, then we may have an opportunity for you. Being a leader in our market space, a full-time development position has been created within the Research & Development laboratory team.
What You’ll Do:
As a R&D Formulation Development Chemist , this hands-on, first shift position will actively formulate and conduct product performance evaluations of formulated laundry systems, evaluating many facets of textile performance and life cycle including, textile longevity, hygienically clean compliance, enhanced detergency, formulation sustainability and effluent discharge compliance.
Working both as a principal scientist and with other team members, you will interact in the laboratory setting conducting bench formulation, textile-performance testing and microbiology of laundered textiles.
What We’re Looking For:
BA/BS in Chemistry or another physical science.
3–10 years of hands-on R&D formulation-development experience developing or reformulating chemical products.
Hands-on experience working with surfactants and other formulation raw materials.
Experience with industrial cleaning, laundry, detergent, sanitation, water-treatment, or other specialty chemical formulations is strongly preferred.
Experience evaluating and troubleshooting product performance and optimizing formulations based on laboratory results.
Experience taking formulations from bench development through scale-up or commercial production is preferred.
Computer aptitude.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across management and customer levels.
Previous experience with ISO/cGMP programs is beneficial.
Approximately 10% travel.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Receive:
$50,000 – $70,000 per year Depending on experience
Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance)
Paid holidays and vacation
Matching 401k
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Opportunities to Advance
Bring your formulation expertise to Gurtler Industries and help shape the next generation of professional laundry chemistry. xhqgsiq Apply today!
Worksite address
south holland, IL, 60473, US
Who can apply
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