Process Chemist

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a Process Chemist to join our team in Morrisville, PA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering innovative specialty chemical solutions to customers worldwide.

The Process Chemist is responsible for synthesizing and purifying existing and custom compounds to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and safe production of chemical compounds and products. This role involves collaboration with various departments, including research and development (R&D), quality control, and production, to ensure that processes meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Process development, scale-up and manufacturing of various organosilanes, silicones and metal-organic compounds on a scale from 1 liter to multi-tons.

• Independently carry out chemical reactions, perform purification techniques and evaluate analytical results of synthesized products. Use feedback from processes to make necessary adjustments.

• Monitor and optimize chemical production processes to maximize efficiency, yield, and quality.

• Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing schedules.

• Ensure production processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality control protocols.

• Document all production activities, including preliminary paperwork, process parameters, deviations, and corrective actions.

• Operate various pieces of production and support equipment including drums, analytical equipment, forklifts and other equipment as needed.

• Work in a team setting and convey information about the status of reactions to others.

• Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good working conditions in all work areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years college chemistry required. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Frequent lifting of up to and over 50 lbs.

• Stand for extended periods, lift heavy equipment, operate various hand tools and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Able to operate or learn to operate a forklift

• Be aware of fire, safety and chemical hazards.

• Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA

• Must be able to hear and respond to all communications and alarms

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

• Availability to consider fixed weekday day/night and weekend day/night schedule(s) based on company open position needs.

• The salary range for this position is $27.00 (entry level) - $33.00 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.