Process Chemist - Canton, United States - Actalent

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    Full time Pharmaceutical / Bio-tech
    Description

    Pay: $70,000

    Shift: 1st

    Summary: We are searching for an individual with experience in the polymer industry, specifically with plastics, silicone, or rubber products. The ideal candidate will have a background in batching mixing, formulation, compounding, extrusion, and process chemistry. This position is open to entry-level polymer engineers as well.

    Description:

    This role aims to assist the company in achieving its strategic growth and productivity objectives. Responsibilities include reducing production costs through enhanced production recipes, ensuring consistent quality, minimizing customer complaints, optimizing cycle times, and promoting high safety standards.

    • Review and transfer new products to local production
    • Enhance existing product FTPR and conduct statistical analysis of process data
    • Investigate failed production batches and customer complaints for product enhancement
    • Review inventory for disposition
    • Provide support to operators with production processes and chemistry-related issues
    • Develop rework or blend-off recipes for off-specification material
    • Supervise on-site QA personnel and assist in test method design

    Skills:

    Chemistry, GMP, Process Chemistry, HPLC, Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Titration

    Additional Skills & Qualifications:

    Minimum Requirement:

    Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry focusing on process chemistry.

    Preferred: Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a prominent player in engineering and science services and talent solutions globally. We assist forward-thinking companies in advancing their engineering and science initiatives by providing access to specialized experts who drive innovation, scale, and speed to market. With a vast network of nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients spanning the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent caters to numerous Fortune 500 companies.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Actalent, diversity and inclusion serve as a pathway to equitable success for our people. These principles are ingrained in our culture through:

    • Hiring diverse talent
    • Maintaining an inclusive environment through continuous self-reflection
    • Cultivating a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with tangible outcomes
    • Providing growth opportunities for our employees

    The company upholds equal employment opportunities and evaluates all applications without regard to various factors as protected by law.