Process Development Chemist

Susonity LLC • Port Wentworth, GA

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About The Position

The Process Development Chemist supports operational excellence within the MICA Production Plant. This data-driven, hands-on position develops expertise across MICA production, including raw materials, equipment, 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 DOE (multivariate methods). Work includes laboratory activities and assistance with production plant trials, while maintaining adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The position emphasizes data analysis, problem-solving, and improving the MICA production process.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support all MICA production and 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 to direct activities in quality control, applications testing, procurement, finance, logistics, supply network planning, sales and marketing, regulatory, and human resources.
• 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.
• Support laboratory work and production plant trials while adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level