{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ac818ad86d394ae77a8c96a5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac818ad86d394ae77a8c96a5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac818ad86d394ae77a8c96a5","title":"Process Development Scientist","description":"Job Title: Process Development ScientistLocation: Mapleton PlantThis opportunity offers involvement in product and process development within an industrial chemical laboratory environment, supporting care solutions product lines and new product introduction activity. The role includes hands-on oleochemical synthesis, process optimisation, plant support, and investigation of chemistry-based production issues. This position would suit candidates with strong industrial synthesis expertise, analytical interpretation capability, and experience working safely with hazardous substances and pressurised equipment.Required EducationMS, BS, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related fieldRequired ExperienceAt least five years of experience for candidates with an MS or BS in Chemistry or a related fieldIndustrial synthesis and/or process optimisation experienceExperience analysing R&D and production data and trends to identify problems and provide technical guidanceExperience supporting new product introduction and chemistry-based production troubleshooting in a plant or industrial laboratory settingRequired SkillsHands-on oleochemical synthesis on reaction scales from 100 mL to 4 LAbility to work with pressurised equipmentInterpretation of analytical results provided by a QC laboratoryStrong attention to safety and safe work practices in an industrial chemical laboratory, including work with hazardous substancesAdministrative capability including project management, reporting, safety activities, training participation, meetings, and written updatesStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work within cross-regional and cross-cultural teamsLeadership-based collaboration, including data interpretation, coaching, and technical support to other team membersProficiency in Microsoft 365 for data analysis, documentation, reporting, and presentationStrong and proactive verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsPhD in Chemistry or a related field with at least two years of experienceExperience related to fatty acid, hydrogenation, and/or amine chemistryExperience with high-pressure equipmentExperience with wet chemistry analytics, IR, and NMRAbout AirswiftAirswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.","company":"Airswift","rawCompany":"airswift","city":"Mapleton","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-19T08:53:02.209Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Development Scientist","description":"Job Title: Process Development ScientistLocation: Mapleton PlantThis opportunity offers involvement in product and process development within an industrial chemical laboratory environment, supporting care solutions product lines and new product introduction activity. 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