R&D Chemist

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 45 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 500 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company.

Job Summary:

As an R&D Chemist, you will be responsible for a variety of functions related to formulation and consumer acceptability of products with the NCS portfolio.

Job Duties:

• Formulate chemical products to meet internal ingredient standards and launch time deadlines according to industry practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy and recordkeeping
• Conduct appropriate performance testing to benchmarks when identified to ensure proper functionality and premium performance
• Optimize formulation ingredients to manage costs and availability of ingredients for intended function
• Monitor stability testing, including first production run stabilities, and maintain records thoroughly and concisely
• Prepare samples and track documentation for micro-challenge testing and toxicological testing. Coordinate outside testing with appropriate resources
• Meet with chemical suppliers to be aware of new raw materials and the possible second sourcing of raw materials to meet cost objectives
• Review competitive product and prepare technical reports with data from standardized comparative tests
• Investigate new raw materials and technologies through laboratory experimentation, record findings and suggest applications
• Assist in answering consumer calls of a technical nature related to product ingredients, product usage and possible adverse reactions
• Assist in training sales personnel in new product launches prior to ship dates
• Follow general lab safety guidelines and maintain clean, orderly work area
• Manage lab database to keep current and organized
• Assist in problem-solving activities and perform lab evaluations on new and existing products.
• Work with Engineers, Quality Control, Analytical Services, and others, and external persons such as vendors, (potential) customers, 3rd party manufacturing
• Conduct field evaluations regarding formulations, raw materials, finished products, product applications, upscaling of manufacturing and packaging of new, existing, and experimental products
• Review research literature, technical reports, periodicals, competitor product literature, vendor reports and literature regarding the specialty chemical industry, research findings, product specifications and formulations, and the general chemical industry community and body of knowledge
• Gather empirical data from Quality Control, Technical Services, and other sources for establishing Product Development specifications for new raw materials and products, and for enhancements of existing products and procedures.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Chemistry, Biology or other related science
• 3-7 years of applicable work experience in a laboratory setting and/or production setting
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• High degree of creativity and demonstrated problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SAP and Adobe software applications

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.