Senior Formulation Chemist
gurtler industriesChicago (IL)
$80,000 – $100,000 per year
ApplySenior Formulation Chemist
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gurtler industriesChicago (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$80,000 – $100,000 per year
About the role
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year Location: South Holland, Illinois – Onsite
Gurtler Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Formulation Chemist to support product development, quality, manufacturing, technical services, and product documentation within our specialty chemical manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role focused on developing and improving chemical products, supporting scale-up and production, troubleshooting formulation and quality issues, and managing key product documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical product labels.
What You Will Do:
- Lead formulation and development of new chemical products
- Improve existing formulations for performance, stability, cost, and manufacturability
- Evaluate and test raw materials for performance, compatibility, and quality
- Conduct laboratory testing, product evaluations, and performance benchmarking
- Support scale-up from laboratory development through production
- Troubleshoot batch, formulation, production, and product-performance issues
- Maintain and improve quality control procedures, specifications, and testing methods
- Support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards
- Manage the process for maintaining and updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS-compliant product labels, and related product documentation
- Coordinate SDS and label updates when formulations, raw materials, or suppliers change
- Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Technical Service, and customers
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, testing standards, and documentation
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field 5+ years of relevant experience in chemical formulation, product development, or industrial chemistry
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with R&D formulation and product development
- Experience with laboratory-to-production scale-up and production troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and analytical techniques
- Experience with quality control and ISO or comparable quality systems
- Experience working with or managing processes involving SDS, GHS chemical labeling, and product documentation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Gurtler Industries does not provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with specialty chemicals, detergents, surfactants, cleaning chemicals, or related formulated products
- Experience providing technical support within a manufacturing or customer-facing environment
- About Gurtler Industries
Gurtler Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment serving the commercial laundry industry across North America. For more than 40 years, we have built our reputation around product quality, innovation, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.
What You Will Receive:$80,000 – $100,000 per year
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage 401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays and vacation
First-shift schedule
Stable, family-owned company environment
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Qualified candidates who enjoy solving real-world chemical and manufacturing challenges and want to contribute to product innovation, quality, and technical excellence are encouraged to apply.
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