Technical Service Chemist
Verdant Specialty Solutions
- University Park, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide hands-on technical service to customers and distributors.
- Collaborate with the technical team to ensure consistent support.
- Review the existing product portfolio and define strategies to add value.
- Identify new market opportunities and develop suitable product and technical packages.
- Assist in the preparation of literature, including TDS, MSDS, and Formularies.
- Comfortable in conducting and learning hands on laboratory experiments that may include synthesis, formulation, and performance testing of raw materials and products.
- Conduct routine analytical testing on products and manufacturing components.
- Prepare batch testing result summaries and QA documents (Certificates of Analysis/Compliance).
- Calibrate laboratory equipment and prepare standardized reagents.
- Work collaboratively with the US technical team on product transfer from lab to plant scale.
- Assist in the development of new testing methods and procedures.
- Plan and execute assignments, contribute to project planning.
- Ensure accurate, high-quality, reproducible, and timely work.
- Draw conclusions based on experimental work and research.
- Provide ideas to improve work processes and departmental efficiency.
- Interface with customers as part of the sales team.
- Coordinate efforts and share information with the US technical team.
- Provide on-site chemistry expertise to advise production.
- Maintain well-organized and complete records.
- Produce timely and well-written project reports.
- Order and communicate supply and chemical needs.
- BS in Chemistry, Biology or other science related (preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of industrial experience.
- Chemical Engineering Experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of chemistry and products sold by the organization.
- Ability to multitask, plan, and organize effectively.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation skills.
- Initiative, confidence, and good judgment in decision-making.
- Familiarity with key department processes and equipment.
- Proficient in using Verdant computer hardware and software.
- Ability to work well with a variety of people, independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and safety focused.
- Flexibility regarding assignments, priorities, travel, and hours.
- Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
- Generous matching 401k Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
- Health advocacy and services
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short term disability insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.