What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Chemist position at G-3 Chickadee Purchaser LLC?
G‑3 Chickadee—formerly part of Goodyear Chemical—is undergoing a major transformation. As a newly independent, Private Equity–backed organization, we are modernizing our infrastructure, implementing new systems (SAP, MES, cybersecurity), and building a strong operational foundation for continued growth.
We are seeking a Plant Chemist who will report to the Quality Assurance Manager, to serve as the primary resource for programming and maintaining gas chromatographs and other instruments in the Beaumont Chemical Plant laboratory. The incumbent will lead in setting up and executing the calibration program for the laboratory to assure methods are valid and instruments are performing as designed. They will assist or direct others in the preparation of laboratory standards and solutions and may be required to perform non-routine analytical testing to expedite shipment of product.
Research, develop, and implement new technologies for testing products at the Beaumont Chemical Plant QA laboratory. This position will also execute activities and special projects to enhance the current testing capabilities. This will include but not limited to method development, training of associates, compiling reports as needed, and directing activities to positively impact the performance of the laboratory.
This position may supervise or coordinate the activities of the Lab Technicians, QA Analysts, or other positions within the QA organization.
What You’ll Do
- Program and maintain gas chromatographs, mass spectrophotometer, liquid chromatographs and other instruments in the laboratory
- Develop and manage the laboratory calibration program, including standard solutions, analytical testing, statistical methods and studies to ensure the accuracy of the methods and instrument performance
- Research, trial, and implement new technologies to enhance the testing capability of the laboratory.
- Liaise with corporate Research and Development organization to bring technologies into the Beaumont testing lab
- Train other associates on new technologies as needed to ensure consistent laboratory operational performance
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelors of Science degree with a minor in Chemistry
- 3-5 years of gas chromatography experience in method development, troubleshooting and maintenance
- 3-5 years of quantitative solution makeup experience
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing plant laboratory environment experience (polymer plant experience preferred)
Preferred
- Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for data storage, retrieval and reporting.
- Desired experience with Mass spectrophotomer, UV-Vis, HPLC
- Working knowledge of various chemical analysis and analytical instrumentation.
- Must be self-directed and a self-starter, with little supervision.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrable technical writing skills.
- Ability to program and implement data acquisition software.
- Proficient in statistical techniques associated with calibration systems
Why Join G-3 Chickadee
- Fast‑paced environment with significant opportunities for innovation and optimization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Ready to build something meaningful?
Apply today or reach out to learn more.
Let's build the future of G-3 Chickadee's technology together.
The salary range provided is a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and location. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process.
Salary : $80,000 - $114,000