Chemist

Chemist

Location: Blue Ash, OH (ONSITE)

Experience: 6+ years

Full Time

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Hands-on wet lab experience in chemicals and polymer synthesis; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment and support various projects
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals and lab safety protocols; Isocyanate chemistry experience preferred but not required.
• Preparation and handling of chemical formulations, resins, and solutions; Strong experimental design and problem-solving capability
• Familiar with test method development and variety of chemical characterization methods such as titration, FTIR, DSC, polymer structure-property testing etc.
• Troubleshooting of reaction, formulation, or material performance issues
• Authoring of protocols, reports, and technical documentation
• Data analysis and interpretation with clear technical conclusions

Nice to Have Skill

• Understanding of GMP and regulated lab environments (medical device/pharma preferred)
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ for lab equipment or processes
• Documentation practices aligned with audit-ready and traceable systems
• Lab management experience

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab experiments involving chemical and polymer synthesis to support R&D projects.
• Prepare, handle, and manage chemical formulations, resins, and laboratory solutions.
• Design experiments and apply problem-solving techniques to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety protocols while working with hazardous chemicals.
• Perform chemical characterization using techniques like FTIR, DSC, and titration methods.
• Analyze experimental data and derive meaningful technical conclusions.
• Troubleshoot reactions, formulations, and material performance issues effectively. Develop, document, and maintain test methods, protocols, and technical reports.
• Support compliance with GMP and maintain documentation aligned with audit-ready standards.
• Assist in lab equipment/process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and overall lab operations.