Seeking a Director of Process Chemistry to manage and mentor all members of the Process Chemistry group including R&D Chemists, Process Chemists and Scientists located at all sites.
What You Will Be Doing
Project management and the performance of direct reports including hiring, managing, mentoring and training.
Support R&D efforts by developing and enhancing chemical processes that provide the company with a competitive advantage in the agricultural chemicals market.
Manage all aspects of process chemistry research within the laboratories and with various outside entities
Provide durable and sustainable solutions
Develop new process concepts and improve processes which can use to differentiate itself from competitors
Support troubleshooting efforts for process and manufacturing; speed to resolution, internal communication/coordination and minimal economic impact
Process Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensuring appropriate evaluation of technical manufacturing of active ingredients for current and future endeavors
Provide Process Chemistry Registration for Active Ingredients and Formulas including drafting reports for registration purposes
Ensure all work in the laboratories complies with all regulatory safety and environmental requirements
Comply with all company policies, practices and lawful directives
Travel to current production sites, and potential Toll manufacturing sites and required meetings
What You Need for this Position
Masters Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is Required, PhD preferred
15+ years prior synthetic organic chemistry experience in a product and/or process development setting providing production plant process support
MUST have experience with analytical chemistry and process chemistry troubleshooting
MUST have Chemical Manufacturing experience
Regulatory and environmental compliance
Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical talent
Work independently to solve business related problems
Must be capable of complete project leadership
Read and understands chemical literature
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Scientific and Patent Literature search skills
REQUIRED to pass post-offer physical, drug test, background checks and other appropriate tests
Global travel (as permitted) supporting evaluation and auditing of potential new sourcing opportunities, Toll manufacturers of raw materials, active ingredients and finished products will be required
What's In It for You
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance; Health Savings / Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
Employee Stock Purchasing Plan with employee discount
Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
Wellness program
For your hard work and dedication, earn a generous salary along with Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance; Health Savings / Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
Employee Stock Purchasing Plan with employee discount
Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay and Wellness program
So, if you are a Director of Process Chemistry with Chemical Manufacturing experience, please apply today!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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