Chemist

Description

Location: Chatsworth, GA

Company: Premier Polymers LLC

Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview

Premier Polymers LLC is a specialty chemical manufacturing company seeking a mid-level Chemist to support quality control (QC), research & development (R&D), and manufacturing operations. This role involves routine and advanced chemical analysis, method support, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products

• Support QC release testing and investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results

• Provide analytical support for R&D projects, formulation changes, and technology transfer

• Assist manufacturing with process troubleshooting, investigations, and optimization

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation (e.g., GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, wet chemistry)

• Analyze and interpret data, prepare technical summaries, and maintain accurate documentation

• Follow established SOPs, quality systems, and safety requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field

• 3-7 years of experience in an industrial, QC, or manufacturing laboratory

• Hands-on experience with common analytical techniques and instrumentation

• Working knowledge of quality systems and laboratory documentation

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams
Preferred Experience

• Experience in specialty or industrial chemical manufacturing

• Method development, validation, or transfer experience

• Manufacturing or plant support experience

• Familiarity with LIMS and data trending or statistical analysis
What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for technical and professional growth

• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment