Manufacturing Chemist I

Shape the Quality and Performance of Our Products

As a Manufacturing Chemist I, you’ll drive improvements in product quality, safety, and efficiency while supporting the smooth transition of new products from R&D into full-scale manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, data-driven problem solving, and collaborating across teams.

What You’ll Do

• Drive process and product improvements by running experiments, analyzing data, documenting results, and recommending enhancements while ensuring materials and products consistently meet quality and production demands.
• Lead new product transfer by scaling processes into manufacturing, training production teams, troubleshooting product or process issues, and supporting Technical Service with Level 2 inquiries and technical presentations.
• Execute hands-on chemistry work, including synthesizing, purifying, and formulating materials—ranging from standard batches to complex or high-component mixtures—and developing new procedures for reference standards.
• Provide operational and technical support by creating custom mixtures and customer quotes, offering formulation guidance, resolving batch or customer problems, maintaining accurate inventory, and coordinating with equipment support teams.
• Support team and operational excellence by mentoring technicians and junior chemists, maintaining and improving documentation and internal databases, and consistently following all safety and quality guidelines.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science or the equivalent education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working independently.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and interest in hands-on problem solving.

This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

What Makes Restek Unique 

We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools to Own Your Well-Being. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you can Own Your Financial Future while sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you can Own Your Growth through learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. 

At Restek, our core values—We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together—are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to be better every day by fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We value respect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe we win together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws. 

If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you to Own Your Future, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today.