R&D Chemist - Entry Level

R&D Chemist - Entry Level

Overview

SantoLubes® Manufacturing is a specialty chemicals, lubricants, and toll manufacturer based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company produces a broad array of unique and innovative synthetic fluids, lubricants, and greases that provide solutions for difficult applications. The company is also presently working on new, innovative, proprietary products and provides chemical tolling for some of the largest companies in the United States. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the company employs approximately 60 professionals in the United States. 

SantoLubes is staffed with great minds and is powered by ingenuity. Our team members take pride in their ability to think dynamically and help solve our customers’ unique challenges. If you are interested in becoming a part of our elite team, please explore our current career opportunities. For additional information about SantoLubes, please visit www.santolubes.com.

Scope:

The Research and Development (R&D) Chemist is responsible for developing new products and processes in support of business development under minimal supervision. This position is involved with all aspects of product development through pilot plant trials. This position requires strong organizational, technical, motivational, and problem-solving skills. This position also requires the ability to communicate technical information effectively on all organizational levels. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned experiments in R&D laboratory to support new product development!
• Utilize instrumentation to monitor reaction progress and characterize products (GC, GC-MS, FTIR)
• Conduct literature searches for relevant chemical information related to assigned projects
• Document all experiments, raw data, and results in laboratory notebook
• Develop or modify analytical methods when existing methods are inadequate to effectively measure product quality
• Generate preliminary chemical process from experimental results for process optimization and cost analysis
• Maintain product/process technical information book for all assigned projects
• Work directly with customer representatives and technical staff as needed
• Periodically report status of assigned projects
• Ensure R&D laboratory and all equipment/glassware utilized are maintained in a clean and safe condition
• Assist process chemist and operations with supervising pilot plant runs
• Perform other functions and responsibilities as requested

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Chemistry from accredited college/university with 0-3 years of industrial R&D experience
• Working knowledge of general organic chemistry and hands-on experience conducting chemical reactions
• Experience operating and interpreting data from GC, GC-MS, and FTIR
• Must be well organized and highly motivated

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with pressurized reaction vessels (Parr reactor, autoclave, etc.)
• Experience with process optimization and scale-up
• Typical working hours are 8AM-5PM M-F, with occasional off-shift hours (11PM-7AM) as project needs require
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card)

Benefits

•            Competitive Compensation

•            Comprehensive Benefits Packages

•            401(k) Match

All applicants will undergo a basic skills test, background check, and drug test.

About the Area

Spartanburg, SC is part of the greater Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) metropolitan area. It is located 30 minutes north of Greenville, SC which offers one of the Upstate’s most popular destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment boasting national recognition for being one of the “Top 10 Best Downtown areas in the country”. The GSP area has attracted transplants from all over the United States as it is home to some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world: Boeing, BMW, GE, and Michelin to name a few. Additional highlights of the GSP area:

Convenient access to GSP International airport 

Excellent school systems

Affordable housing

Located 1 hour from Asheville, NC and Charlotte, NC

Located 3 hours from Charleston, SC and Hilton Head, SC

EEO Statement

SantoLubes Manufacturing LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.