Description
Gurtler Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Formulation Chemist to support product development, quality, manufacturing, technical services, and product documentation within our specialty chemical manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on role focused on developing and improving chemical products, supporting scale-up and production, troubleshooting formulation and quality issues, and managing key product documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical product labels.
What You Will Do:
Lead formulation and development of new chemical products
Improve existing formulations for performance, stability, cost, and manufacturability
Evaluate and test raw materials for performance, compatibility, and quality
Conduct laboratory testing, product evaluations, and performance benchmarking
Support scale-up from laboratory development through production
Troubleshoot batch, formulation, production, and product-performance issues
Maintain and improve quality control procedures, specifications, and testing methods
Support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards
Manage the process for maintaining and updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS-compliant product labels, and related product documentation
Coordinate SDS and label updates when formulations, raw materials, or suppliers change
Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Technical Service, and customers
Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, testing standards, and documentation
About Gurtler Industries
Gurtler Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment serving the commercial laundry industry across North America. For more than 40 years, we have built our reputation around product quality, innovation, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.
What You Will Receive:
$80,000 – $100,000 per year
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays and vacation
First-shift schedule
Stable, family-owned company environment
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Qualified candidates who enjoy solving real-world chemical and manufacturing challenges and want to contribute to product innovation, quality, and technical excellence are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field
5+ years of relevant experience in chemical formulation, product development, or industrial chemistry
Experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with R&D formulation and product development
Experience with laboratory-to-production scale-up and production troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and analytical techniques
Experience with quality control and ISO or comparable quality systems
Experience working with or managing processes involving SDS, GHS chemical labeling, and product documentation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Gurtler Industries does not provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with specialty chemicals, detergents, surfactants, cleaning chemicals, or related formulated products
Experience providing technical support within a manufacturing or customer-facing environment
