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Barge Design Solutions

Responsibilities * Develop and execute business development and market growth strategies for the Chemical Process Engineering market within assigned regions. * Build, maintain, and expand ...

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

Responsibilities * Develop and execute business development and market growth strategies for the Chemical Process Engineering market within assigned regions. * Build, maintain, and expand ...

Solenis

Chemical Process Specialist

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

$93K - $137K/yr

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! * Recharge with 15 days of ... Ability to work remotely Summary The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the ...

Solenis

Chemical Process Specialist

Virginia, IL

$93K - $137K/yr

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! * Recharge with 15 days of ... Ability to work remotely Summary The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the ...

Kelly Services

Chemical Process Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Chemical Process Engineer Kelly ® Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a ... You'll collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Analytical, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and external ...

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Solenis

Chemical Process Specialist

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

$93K - $137K/yr

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! * Recharge with 15 days of ... Ability to work remotely Summary The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the ...

Solenis

Chemical Process Specialist

Wilmington, DE

$93K - $137K/yr

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! * Recharge with 15 days of ... Ability to work remotely Summary The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the ...

Solenis

Chemical Process Specialist

Wilmington, DE

$93K - $137K/yr

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! * Recharge with 15 days of ... Ability to work remotely Summary The Chemical Process Specialist plays a critical role within the ...

Stryker

Staff Chemical Process Engineer

Arlington, TN · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

They will also review product development requirements to ensure compatibility with processing ... S. in Chemical Engineering * FDA-regulated manufacturing/industry environment experience

Stryker

Staff Chemical Process Engineer

Arlington, TN · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

They will also review product development requirements to ensure compatibility with processing ... S. in Chemical Engineering * FDA-regulated manufacturing/industry environment experience

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How much do chemical process development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemical process development in the United States is $22.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a Chemical Process Development role and how are they typically addressed?

One frequent challenge in Chemical Process Development is scaling up reactions from the laboratory to pilot or production scale while maintaining product quality and process safety. Unexpected issues such as changes in reaction kinetics, heat transfer limitations, or material incompatibilities can arise during scale-up. These are typically addressed through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including analytical chemists, engineers, and safety specialists—and by conducting thorough risk assessments, pilot trials, and process simulations before full-scale implementation.

What is chemical process development?

Chemical process development is the discipline focused on designing, optimizing, and scaling up chemical processes from the laboratory to industrial production. Professionals in this field work to ensure that chemical reactions and operations can be performed safely, efficiently, and economically on a large scale. They often collaborate with chemists, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve yields, and minimize environmental impact. The ultimate goal is to create robust processes that consistently produce high-quality products.

What is the difference between Chemical Process Development vs Chemical Process Engineer?

AspectChemical Process DevelopmentChemical Process Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning, optimizing, and scaling chemical processes for new or improved productsOperating, controlling, and improving existing chemical processes in production
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pilot plants, development facilitiesManufacturing plants, production lines
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or ChemistryBachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or related field
Industry UsageResearch and development, process innovationProduction, process optimization, quality control

While both roles require similar educational backgrounds, Chemical Process Development focuses on creating and scaling new processes, whereas Chemical Process Engineers implement and optimize these processes in manufacturing settings. Understanding these differences helps professionals and employers align expectations and career paths effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Chemical Process Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Chemical Process Development, you need a strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with expertise in reaction optimization and process scale-up, usually supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with lab automation, process simulation software (such as Aspen Plus or ChemCAD), and safety standards is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital for developing efficient, scalable, and safe chemical manufacturing processes that meet quality and regulatory standards.
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Infographic showing various Chemical Process Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,693 per year, or $22.4 per hour.
Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer

Colonial Staffing Group

Braintree, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Operations – the PLANT ENGINEER; known internally as Refinery Operations Supervisor; leads, directs and manages all the employees on each shift/ team in providing a reliable and safe working environment to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and reliably to meet the plant’s business objectives, quality and goals on daily basis.

Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Ensure that safety practices implemented are consistently followed by employees and subcontractors when works are carried out.
  • Monitor and Update daily SAP data.
  • Manage and execute plants production planning. (Daily /weekly MRP).
  • Manage and ensure any maintenance of system defects and process troubleshooting to sustain higher plant performance reliability. Follow-up with any maintenance jobs and documentation/SAP/E-maintenance.
  • anage and ensure sufficient resources are scheduled and available to run daily process
  • Manage and plan operations team career development. Cross-training and promoting from within. Proactively, consistently and directly address issues of poor or inadequate performance.
  • Working with others, schedules additional clean up technicians to ensure plant cleanliness and safe conditions.
  • Work to ensure the plant is operated in a safe, clean, most efficient, higher reliability and cost efficient manner.
  • To manage and ensure plant is operated within KPI target (i.e.: production cost, Maintain Cost, Chemical usage)
  • To ensure products produced meet specification, maximize yield and system throughput is maximized.
  • Work with all teams within the organization to strive to a culture with a goal of zero defects.
  • Maintain a culture fostering teamwork; providing honest and constructive feedback professionally to others.
  • Implements or supports various change management activities (e.g., communications, education, team development, coaching and alerts management to necessary employee warnings and counseling when needed.
  • To ensure operators and technicians follow established guidelines when operating systems.
  • To ensure HACCP Program (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), SQF are fully executed and implemented by operations and each operator.
Education / Experience Requirements
  • BS level Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 1+ years of Engineering work experience
 
Preferred:
  • SAP experience 
  • Read P&ID’s and schematics.
  • Able to obtain TWIC certification.
  • Having previous experience with continuous chemical processing; within a high hazard environment is preferred.
  • Must understand heat transfer, fluid flow, pumping, piping, and instrumentation.