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Dunmore

Product Development Chemist

Bristol, PA · On-site

Summary The Product Development Chemist- Commercial Accounts is a hands-on materials and formulation leader responsible for guiding commercial product development, technical problem solving, and ...

Callisons

Product Development Chemist

Lacey, WA

Callisons is seeking a Product Development Chemist to support oral care and confection flavor development. A successful candidate will have a strong background in organic chemistry, separation ...

Steel Partners

Product Development Chemist

Bristol, PA · On-site

Summary The Product Development Chemist- Commercial Accounts is a hands-on materials and formulation leader responsible for guiding commercial product development, technical problem solving, and ...

Lube-Tech

Product Development Chemist II

Golden Valley, MN · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

... development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: * With limited to no guidance, troubleshoots ... chemistry experience * Advanced knowledge of key product areas and 1-2 product line areas and ...

Ascentek

Product Development Chemist II

Golden Valley, MN · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

... development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: * With limited to no guidance, troubleshoots ... chemistry experience * Advanced knowledge of key product areas and 1-2 product line areas and ...

Henkel

Sr Product Development Chemist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences, Materials Science, or related fields (preferred) * Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5+ years of strong product development experience

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 are some common challenges faced by Product Development Chemists when bringing new products from concept to launch?

Product Development Chemists often face challenges such as balancing innovative formulations with regulatory compliance, sourcing reliable raw materials, and ensuring product stability and scalability. They must collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to troubleshoot issues and adapt formulations as needed. Effective communication and adaptability are crucial, as project requirements or market expectations can shift during the development process.

What does a Product Development Chemist do?

A Product Development Chemist is responsible for designing, formulating, and testing new products, typically in industries like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, or chemicals. They conduct experiments, analyze results, and refine formulations to meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Their work involves close collaboration with other departments such as engineering, marketing, and quality assurance to ensure the product meets market needs and company goals. They also document their processes and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Development Chemist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Development Chemist, you need a strong background in chemistry, analytical techniques, and formulation science, typically supported by a degree in chemistry or related fields. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (such as HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometers), safety protocols, and regulatory compliance systems is essential. Creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration are vital soft skills for developing innovative products and working effectively with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications ensure the safe, efficient, and successful creation of new chemical products that meet market and regulatory demands.

What is the difference between Product Development Chemist vs Quality Control Chemist?

AspectProduct Development ChemistQuality Control Chemist
Primary FocusCreating and improving products, formulation developmentTesting and inspecting products to ensure quality standards
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D departmentsManufacturing facilities, labs for testing
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Chemistry or related field, experience in formulationBachelor's in Chemistry or related field, knowledge of testing methods
Industry UsageProduct innovation, formulation designProduct verification, quality assurance

While both roles require a chemistry background, Product Development Chemists focus on creating and improving products, whereas Quality Control Chemists ensure products meet quality standards through testing. Both roles are essential in the product lifecycle and often collaborate within the same industry sectors.

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Product Development Chemist

Product Development Chemist

Dunmore

Bristol, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

About Dunmore International Corp:
Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.
Summary
The Product Development Chemist- Commercial Accounts is a hands-on materials and formulation leader responsible for guiding commercial product development, technical problem solving, and process optimization activities.
This role combines advanced polymer and coatings formulation expertise with structured technical governance. The Commercial Technical Lead drives early-stage product development and formulation direction for complex commercial opportunities, establishes technical intent and success criteria, and then transitions structured execution and scale-up activities to downstream team members.
This position serves as the technical authority for commercial work intake and prioritization while maintaining meaningful laboratory engagement and development ownership.
The Product Development Chemist- Commercial Accounts operates with high autonomy and serves as the primary technical front door for commercial work, ensuring that customer support, product development, and process optimization efforts are intentional, disciplined, and aligned with business priorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Commercial Development Leadership
  • Lead onboarding and early technical direction of commercial Development Requests (DRs).
  • Evaluate technical feasibility, risk, effort, and manufacturability.
  • Answer the critical business question: "What would it take?"
  • Lead front-end formulation and early-stage product development for complex commercial opportunities.
    • Perform and guide initial laboratory work to establish technical direction before delegating structured execution to downstream team members.
    • Develop and refine formulations, constructions, and material solutions to meet customer performance and manufacturing requirements.
  • Transition structured execution and scale-up activities to the Customer Solutions Chemist once technical direction and success criteria are defined.

Technical Services Governance
  • Determine whether work should proceed as structured product development, laboratory testing, process trial, or corrective action activity within the company's formal workflow system.
  • Authorize, filter, and frame Commercial Technical Services Requests (TSRs).
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex commercial technical issues.

Standardized Product & Process Optimization
  • Identify and prioritize optimization opportunities based on:

O Engineering needs
O Ops and QA feedback
O Business impact
  • Determine and direct the appropriate workflow:

O Product testing and data collection
O Internal production trials
O Corrective Actions and RCCMs
  • Partner with Engineering on trial design and interpretation.
  • Confirm readiness for handoff to Operations and Quality.

5S & Lab Execution Discipline (Commercial Tech Services)
  • This responsibility is focused on execution excellence, not facilities or equipment ownership.
  • Establish and drive 5S standards for wet and dry lab spaces used by the Dunmore team.
  • Drive adherence to organization, cleanliness, labeling, and standard work expectations.
  • Conduct periodic audits and corrective actions to maintain lab readiness.
  • Reinforce execution discipline across all users of Tech Services lab spaces.

Cross-Functional & Customer Interface
  • Partner with Business Development on customer-facing technical discussions.
  • Provide technical input to guide commercial product focus and prioritization.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality.

Organizational Protection
  • Prevent commercial work from encroaching on Aerospace development.
  • Resolve most commercial technical decisions independently.
  • Escalate only issues involving:

O Material revenue or margin risk
O Strategic conflict
O Capacity-breaking commitments
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated experience formulating and optimizing chemistry and material systems to meet performance and manufacturing constraints.
  • Ability to design and interpret structured experiments (DOE, robustness studies, validation testing).
  • Hands-on laboratory capability with the ability to both execute and guide technical work.
  • Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to scope, prioritize, and direct work without owning all execution.
  • Experience with structured workflows (e.g., development projects, trials, change management).
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in materials, coatings, films, polymers, or related manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership in commercial development, technical decision-making, or process development.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, QA, and Commercial teams.

Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL
  • Standing/Sitting 50/50%
  • Walking/Bending/Stooping 60/20/20%
  • Lifting Requirements: 25 pounds
  • Travel by air, rail, auto (10% of time)
  • Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
  • Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.

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