Senior Process Chemist

1d1 day ago

Waters Corporation

Taunton, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $155,000

About this role

The Tech Support Senior Chemist provides advanced expertise in polymer and/or inorganic chemistry at the Waters Taunton Manufacturing Site. Support the manufacture of new and existing chromatographic products by designing and executing experiments. Troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges and contribute to scale-up from R&D into production.

Leverage training to assess process robustness, repeatability, and scalability during technology transfers. Perform direct manufacture and synthesis of reagents, standards, and products using complex glassware techniques. Investigate daily challenges related to chemistry, equipment, or raw materials.

Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Production, and Quality Assurance teams. Apply polymer or inorganic chemistry knowledge to improve processes and equipment. Conduct root cause analysis to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvements.

This role offers a measurable impact for a highly skilled, motivated chemist. Join a global leader in analytical technologies focused on life sciences. Contribute to innovations that improve lives through scientific breakthroughs.

Requirements

Recent Ph.D. with thesis on polymeric or inorganic material synthesis (preferred), M.S. or B.S. in Chemistry (Polymer/Inorganic)
3–5 years experience (Ph.D.), 5–7 years (M.S.), or 7+ years (B.S.) in industrial or laboratory environment leading multiple projects
Knowledge of particle synthesis, liquid chromatography theory, and material characterization methods
Familiarity with operating small-scale glassware reactions and advanced laboratory techniques
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Motivated self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail, record-keeping, and organizational skills
Familiarity and adherence with chemical and laboratory safety

Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D to lead the transfer of new chromatographic products into production
Design and execute experiments to assess process robustness, repeatability, and scalability
Apply expertise in polymer and/or inorganic chemistry to improve existing manufacturing processes
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex challenges related to chemistry, equipment, or raw materials
Perform direct manufacture and synthesis of reagents, standards, and other products using complex glassware
Support Quality Assurance by investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions via root cause analysis
Work with Engineering and Production to implement new equipment and drive continuous improvements