Pilot Chemical Company
Synthesis Chemist
Role Summary
This position is a lab‑based position involving hands on synthesis, analyses and problem solving to support new and existing products. This position is responsible for innovating new products; developing new sulfonation and alkylation processes; executing laboratory scale synthesis; working with Manufacturing on industrial production scale up and acting as a technical contact for our businesses and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new products and synthetic processes.
Transfer laboratory procedures to Manufacturing for scale up, drive the transfer process and monitor progress providing technical support as needed.
Communicate the status of their projects both in written reports and in live meetings with people from other areas of Pilot and with external customers.
Provide technical support for internal and external customers including product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, training, technology evaluation, and method development.
Responsible for working autonomously by planning, scheduling, and completing assigned project work and other required activities.
Represent Technology as a subject matter expert with internal and external customers
Actively participate in Pilot Chemical safety programs, ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, and maintain good lab and office housekeeping.
Required Competencies
PhD in Organic Chemistry or an M.S. in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience or a BS in Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience.
Experience performing organic chemical synthesis including designing chemical synthesis pathways, recognising and identifying reaction by‑product and developing structure‑performance relationships.
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with people of varying technical backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills needed to document, interpret and communicate technical results to colleagues, sponsors and customers.
Recommended Competencies
Experience performing Friedel‑Crafts or electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions especially the sulfonation and alkylation of aromatic molecules, olefins, etc.
Experience with surfactants and/or biocides.
Knowledge of chemical engineering or industrial chemical processes.
Experience with lubricant additive chemistry especially based detergents or metal working additives.
Join our growing team!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Chemical Manufacturing
Location & Salary Erlanger, KY – $49,000.00-$91,000.00 (1 week ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $55,000.00-$70,000.00 (2 days ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $59,600.00-$72,900.00 (1 day ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $56,800.00-$82,400.00 (3 days ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $124,700.00-$229,500.00 (2 weeks ago)
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This position is a lab‑based position involving hands on synthesis, analyses and problem solving to support new and existing products. This position is responsible for innovating new products; developing new sulfonation and alkylation processes; executing laboratory scale synthesis; working with Manufacturing on industrial production scale up and acting as a technical contact for our businesses and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new products and synthetic processes.
Transfer laboratory procedures to Manufacturing for scale up, drive the transfer process and monitor progress providing technical support as needed.
Communicate the status of their projects both in written reports and in live meetings with people from other areas of Pilot and with external customers.
Provide technical support for internal and external customers including product development, manufacturing troubleshooting, training, technology evaluation, and method development.
Responsible for working autonomously by planning, scheduling, and completing assigned project work and other required activities.
Represent Technology as a subject matter expert with internal and external customers
Actively participate in Pilot Chemical safety programs, ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, and maintain good lab and office housekeeping.
Required Competencies
PhD in Organic Chemistry or an M.S. in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience or a BS in Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant industrial synthesis experience.
Experience performing organic chemical synthesis including designing chemical synthesis pathways, recognising and identifying reaction by‑product and developing structure‑performance relationships.
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with people of varying technical backgrounds.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills needed to document, interpret and communicate technical results to colleagues, sponsors and customers.
Recommended Competencies
Experience performing Friedel‑Crafts or electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions especially the sulfonation and alkylation of aromatic molecules, olefins, etc.
Experience with surfactants and/or biocides.
Knowledge of chemical engineering or industrial chemical processes.
Experience with lubricant additive chemistry especially based detergents or metal working additives.
Join our growing team!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Chemical Manufacturing
Location & Salary Erlanger, KY – $49,000.00-$91,000.00 (1 week ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $55,000.00-$70,000.00 (2 days ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $59,600.00-$72,900.00 (1 day ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $56,800.00-$82,400.00 (3 days ago)
Cincinnati, OH – $124,700.00-$229,500.00 (2 weeks ago)
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