Plant Chemist - Liberty, TX

Verdant Specialty Solutions • Liberty, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Support where quality meets production.

Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking a Plant Chemist to lead quality control operations and serve as the site’s subject matter expert on all manufactured chemistries, driving product quality, process integrity, and technical problem-solving across production.

This is not strictly a quality role, but one where you will partner with the plant manager and operations to ensure safe execution of right-first time production. This is a plant-facing position where your work directly impacts execution of the production plan, introduction of new products to the plant, troubleshooting, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

If you are detail-oriented, hands-on in the lab, and confident working alongside plant management, quality chemists, and operations to solve real-time production challenges—we want to talk to you.

Why This Role Is Different
Develop deep understanding of how chemistry performs at manufacturing scale and what factors impact safe and on-specification manufacturing
Direct Production Impact: your leadership and understanding of process chemistry and quality results determine whether materials move forward or stop
End-to-End Visibility: from raw material qualification to final product certification
Plant Integration: work side-by-side with operators, engineers, and maintenance
Quality Ownership: lead compliance with ISO, GMP, and customer-driven quality standards
Real-Time Decision Making: you are the key interface between quality data and operations to drive batch disposition and customer outcomes

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation
• Demonstrated expertise with organic synthesis and process chemistry
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety, chemical handling, and solution preparation
• Ability to interpret data and make sound quality decisions in a production environment
• Clear, effective communicator across operations, engineering, and leadership
• High attention to detail with disciplined documentation practices
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, batch-driven manufacturing setting
• Independent thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field (preferred)
• OR relevant laboratory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LIMS, SAP, or similar systems is a plus
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory frameworks (ISO, GMP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert in the products and manufacturing processes at the plant
• Lead the quality team and perform wet chemistry and instrumental analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods
• Certify materials and finished products for release and shipment
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) using LIMS and SAP systems
• Conduct in-process testing and communicate results to operations in real time
• Support investigations related to customer complaints and product quality concerns
• Maintain laboratory calibration, documentation, and retain systems
• Participate in Gauge R&R studies to validate methods and ensure data reliability
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste
• Lead compliance with ISO 9001, EFfCI, GMP, RSPO, and site HSSE requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Stable, plant-based role with clear impact on operations
• Opportunity to grow within a global specialty chemicals organization
• Exposure to quality systems, regulatory frameworks, and manufacturing excellence
• A team-oriented environment where your work matters every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees