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
