Chemist

Job Title: Chemist 1

Location: 3201 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45414

Duration: 12 Months 5/21/2026 to 5/1/2027 

Notes:

• 12 hour shifts (7AM-7PM and 7PM to 7AM) rotating from day to night every 4 weeks.
• 2-2-3 schedule (M T, F Sat Sun, W Thu)

Job Description:          

• The Chemist 1 will ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety, as well as, develop an in-depth understanding of specific systems.
• The success of the Chemist position is measured in local impact to customer happiness, minimization or process variation, process recovery realization, waste reduction, cost minimization, and ability to act as a specialist backup.
• Assess quality parameters and systems including cross-checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, food safety, training, auditing and oversight of analytical testing performed in control rooms.
• Provide process improvement support, specialized testing, training, audit systems, analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot, corrective action, and communication regarding processing data, final product and wastewater.
• Maintain and coordinate the chemist technician partnership and training systems.
• Approve final production and assurance of compliance to customer specifications.
• Handle customer audits, initiatives and follow-ups.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

12 hour shifts (7AM-7PM and 7PM to 7AM) rotating from day to night every 4 weeks.

• 2-2-3 schedule (M T, F Sat Sun, W Thu)

Education:

• Look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in science