Senior Analytical Chemist

PLZ, Corp • Pacific, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for leading the testing raw materials and in-process batches in accordance with established laboratory procedures. This role utilizes analytical instrumentation—including GC, IR, and HPLC—on a daily basis and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Five to Seven (5-7) years of experience in a similar analytical or laboratory role.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical method development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pesticide analysis and extraction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test incoming raw materials according to established protocols, clearly communicating pass/fail results and identifying out-of-specification parameters when applicable.
• Test all in-process batches per established procedures and notify appropriate stakeholders of results.
• Provide recommendations for re-work or re-blend of in-process batches that do not meet specifications.
• Continuously improving testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and provide guidance on proper use within the Quality Assurance laboratory.
• Perform scheduled instrument calibrations to ensure accurate, precise, and repeatable results.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to identify and resolve daily technical and quality-related issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute required laboratory reports.
• Follow, write, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs related to analytical instrumentation and testing.
• Interface with customer technical teams to communicate laboratory capabilities and analytical results.
• Support method development or adaptation for new raw materials based on supplier or manufacturer input.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs

What This Job Offers

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