Process Development Chemist
About The Position
The Process Development Chemist supports operational excellence within the MICA Production Plant. This data-driven, hands-on role requires technical expertise and problem-solving skills, with responsibility for understanding MICA production from raw materials and equipment through processes and finished-product quality. The chemist independently analyzes data to identify root causes and corrective actions for production issues, helping ensure consistent, high-quality output. The role champions continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for new products and processes, supporting CAPEX projects, and implementing Lean Six Sigma initiatives, including design of experiments (DOE) using multivariate methods. Daily work includes laboratory work and assistance with production plant trials, while ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The position supports all MICA production and interfaces with the Production Manager, site manager, and global product development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or comparable education, such as Chemical Engineering.
- At least 5–10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
- At least 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and data analysis.
- Lean and Six Sigma experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to stand, speak, wear a headset, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Support all MICA production.
- Interface with the Production Manager, site manager, and global product development.
- Drive quality through measurement, data analysis, technical record keeping, identifying production problems, developing solutions, and supporting production in raw material use, production processes, and procedures.
- Identify and provide scope, justification, and process support for CAPEX project development and implementation.
- Collaborate with local and global business partners across quality control, applications testing, procurement, finance, logistics, supply network planning, sales and marketing, regulatory, and human resources activities.
- Drive innovation through operational excellence, including process improvement strategies, cost efficiencies, and new technologies.
- Manage initiatives as documented projects with project files, monthly reports, and monthly update meetings.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Assist with production plant trials.
