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Fenner, Inc.

Rubber Development Chemist

Gaffney, SC

Development Chemist Competitive Rate Who We Are... At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group ... You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product ...

Citrotech

Research & Development Chemist

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Join a Company That's Building ... Our products help protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources while ...

Fenner Precision

Rubber Development Chemist

Gaffney, SC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Development Chemist Competitive Rate Who We Are... At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group ... You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product ...

Fenner

Rubber Development Chemist

Gaffney, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Development Chemist Competitive Rate Who We Are... At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group ... You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product ...

Bell International Laboratories

Senior R&D Chemist

MN · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Shows the ability to look at different brands' gaps and develop products based on those gaps or customer specification. The Senior R&D Chemist II demonstrates strong leadership and communication ...

SHINE Technologies LLC

Senior R&D Chemist

Janesville, WI · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist who will lead the design, execution, and analysis of experiments supporting medical isotope production and ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time product development chemist in the United States is $83,363.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Product Development Chemist vs Part Time Product Development Chemist?

AspectFull Time Product Development ChemistPart Time Product Development Chemist
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekLess than 20 hours per week
ResponsibilitiesFull scope of product development, testing, and formulationAssists with specific tasks, limited responsibilities
CredentialsUsually requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry or related fieldSame as full-time, often with similar qualifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, offices, collaborative teamsSimilar environment, often flexible or part-time settings

Full Time Product Development Chemists work full-time hours, handling comprehensive product development tasks, while Part Time Product Development Chemists contribute on a reduced schedule, focusing on specific tasks. Both roles typically require similar educational credentials and work in comparable environments, but differ mainly in hours and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Product Development Chemist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,363 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Development Chemist (2nd Shift Position) (2239)

Gelest

Morrisville, PA • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Group Company:
  • Gelest Inc

Gelest Inc. is recognized world-wide as a leader and innovator in materials science and technology. Gelest manufactures and provides silane, silicone and metal-organic compounds serving advanced technology markets through a customer driven approach.
Gelest, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville, PA, USA, was founded in 1991 to serve the advanced technology applications markets and since inception, has continuously added experts in the fields of silanes, silicones, and metal-organics.
Joint developments between customers and staff have led to an increased product offering from several hundred materials to the current listing of several thousand materials.
Job Purpose
Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a Development Chemist to join our team in Morrisville, PA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering innovative specialty chemical solutions to customers worldwide.
The Development Chemist will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes for specialty chemical products. This hands-on role involves synthetic organic chemistry, process development from lab to pilot scale, and data acquisition and analysis to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing. The Development Chemist will collaborate closely with Product Development, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to translate laboratory discoveries into scalable processes that meet business and regulatory requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
  • Design and perform laboratory experiments involving synthetic organic reactions, route evaluation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Generate and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Scale laboratory processes to pilot and full production, ensuring robust transfer of technology and clear documentation.
  • Utilize analytical techniques (GC, NMR, FTIR, MS) to characterize materials, monitor reactions, and assess process performance.
  • Document experiments, observations, and recommended improvements in lab notebooks and technical reports.
  • Support process hazard assessments, safety reviews, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Maintain awareness of industry developments, new technologies, and specialty chemical manufacturing best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 1-3+ years of experience in specialty chemical synthesis, chemical process development, or scale-up preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and equipment preferred.
  • Background in synthetic organic chemistry, including multi-step synthesis and reaction mechanism understanding is preferred.
  • Experience with process development, including reaction kinetics, heat, and mass transfer, mixing, and scale-up considerations is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (GC, NMR, FTIR, MS) is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hat; respirators as needed).
  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to collect samples and observe processes.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate a forklift.
  • Must be able to work 2nd shift: Four (4) 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday, 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)
Gelest, located in Morrisville, PA-conveniently accessible from Interstate 95, Route 1, and the PA/NJ Turnpikes-offers a rewarding career with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families
  • 401(k) with a competitive company match
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
  • Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE

The salary range for this position is $27.00 (entry level) - $35.00 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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