R&D Chemist I

About the role

At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Purpose

The R&D Chemist I supports R&D leadership through laboratory experimentation, sample preparation, testing, product characterization, and documentation. This position develops the laboratory skills and technical knowledge necessary to reliably execute defined R&D activities.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Prepare, test, and characterize product formulations and experimental samples.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and analytical testing according to defined plans and methods.
• Perform stability, corrosion, compatibility, and product-performance testing.
• Support product development, product improvement, cost reduction, and technical investigations.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, data, and results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, chemical inventory, cleanliness, and waste handling.
• Follow applicable policies, SOPs, Work Instructions, Good Laboratory Practices, and safety requirements.
• Communicate results and observations to R&D leadership and other R&D personnel.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline. Relevant experience may be considered as a substitution for education where appropriate.

Experience: Industrial or laboratory experience is helpful but not required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Fundamental knowledge of chemistry and laboratory practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety.
• Ability to accurately follow experimental procedures and test methods.
• Basic analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on defined assignments and effectively within a team.

Benefits

• 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA
• 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Safety Bonus – up to $250 per quarter
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).