As the first full-time scientist on the team, you will perform hands-on formulation, drive product improvements, help establish the new lab, and influence the company’s technical direction. 

You’ll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because: 

• You will contribute immediately in the lab while also helping to build and shape a new product development function from the ground up in a company with an aggressive growth plan.  (More chemists to be hired soon). 

• You’ll work directly with a passionate, visionary CEO who values collaboration, scientific insight, and real innovation.  He’s demonstrated an open mindset and is driven by continuous learning and improvement.  

• Join an entrepreneurial team of people who are driven, curious, and deeply committed to building a brand that’s changing the way things are done in their industry. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

This is a hand-on lab position with a build in progressing from formulation chemist to synthesis and project ownership.    

• Lead the development of innovative chemical formulations and new product forms. This may also involve reverse engineering of 3rd party chemicals currently marketed and sold.  

• Develop improvements to existing products to boost performance and address supply chain challenges. 

• Participate with the R&D Consultant/Advisor in opening the new R&D lab.  

• Translate market insights and company priorities into actionable product concepts. 

• Oversee efficacy, user experience, safety, shelf life, and regulatory testing to ensure product excellence. 

• Manage pilot studies and field trials to confirm real-world performance. 

• Act as the scientific expert on water treatment chemistry, particularly in customer service and education. 

• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing teams to take products from concept to commercialization. 

What You’ll Bring to the Job: 

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field. 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in chemical product development, ideally in the specialty chemical or water treatment chemicals space 

• Proven success in formulating products and bringing them to market. 

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis. 

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (such as EPA, NSF etc.) and safety testing protocols. 

• Experience with water treatment technologies is highly preferred. 

• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future. 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below: 

• 20 days PTO  

• Medical Insurance: 3 plan levels ($300–$6,350 deductibles; 80–100% coverage) 

• Dental Insurance: PPO plan with $1,500 annual max; 100% preventive, 90% basic, 60% major; orthodontia up to $1,500 

• Vision Insurance: $10 copays; $150 frame or contact allowance every 12 months 

• Life Insurance: 2× salary up to $500,000, company-paid 

• Voluntary Life & AD&D: Employee up to $300K; spouse/child up to 50% of employee coverage 

• Long-Term Disability: 60% of monthly earnings, up to $12,000, company-paid 

• Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance 

• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Benefits 

If you're passionate about product development, eager to lead innovation in a fast-paced environment, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you! Apply now!