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Oscar

Sr. Analytical Chemist - Personal Care

Oscar, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147

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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 preferred), ideally within

personal care, specialty chemicals, or related manufacturing environments .

Hands-on expertise in at least two of the following areas: Chromatography

Spectroscopy (thermal, physical)

Mass spectrometry

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 preferred.

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.