Description

Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. 

If you are seeking an opportunity to advance your career with a growing industry leader in infection prevention, we invite you to explore our Senior Chemist position and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.  This position is on-site in our laboratory at our Commerce City location.  This position does not offer relocation support. 

As one of the nation’s leading infection prevention companies, we are experiencing continued growth, making this an exciting time to join our organization. We are looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is passionate about driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will take pride in contributing to the quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction that define our success.

At MicroCare, LLC, we specialize in the development and manufacturing of innovative cleaning, coating, lubricating, and infection prevention solutions serving the medical, dental, and veterinary markets. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned us as a trusted partner in delivering environmentally responsible products that meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.

MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. 

Position Overview:

This position drives MicroCare’s innovation strategy, product development, and laboratory operations, developing new formulations by conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and documenting findings and conclusions in technical reports.

The Senior Chemist oversees the daily laboratory operations, manages a multidisciplinary team of chemists and technicians, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of all research, testing, and technical service projects.

Responsibilities:

1.       Manage and supervise all laboratory activities, including Quality Control (QC) testing, Research & Development (R&D), customer technical service, and equipment maintenance.

2.       Collaborate with Director of R&D to prioritize projects, stage-gate deliverables, and resource allocation; provide technical insight during NPD.

3.       Develop new products and technologies according to the company technology roadmaps.

4.       Responsible to develop project plans inclusive of initial formulary approaches.

5.       Identify formulary ideas for projects via patent and literature search if needed. 

6.       Ensure Sales/Application Engineering have the technical information required to support 

customer trials and conversions; participate in customer calls and site visits as needed.

7.       Monitor and evaluate patent activity, scientific literature, and the competitive landscape to identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities, and present relevant findings to cross-functional teams as needed.

8.       Serve as technical escalation point for manufacturing troubleshooting, including re-work/disposition of non-conforming product and floor/field issues.

9.       Continuously improving processes to reduce cycle time, enhance data integrity, and strengthen safety culture.

10.   Own laboratory budget and oversee purchasing of tools, instruments, consumables, reagents, and solvents; ensure cost control and vendor performance. 

11.   Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment; enforce OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001, and internal SOPs.

12.   Promote an incident-free workplace by complying with safety policies and procedures and participating in company safety trainings. 

13.   Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Experience:

•         Strong leadership and team management; ability to set priorities and coach a multidisciplinary lab team
•         Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking; structured experimentation to resolve technical uncertainty
•         Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sales/Marketing, and Customer Relations
•         Outstanding communication (written, verbal, presentation) with clear technical reporting.
•         Time management and organization; ability to manage multiple projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment
•         Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, FDA and chemical handling/storage/disposal requirements

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

•         Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
•         10+ years of hands-on formulation chemistry experience, with a proven track record of developing, testing and commercializing chemical products
•         10+ years of experience in a laboratory environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
•         Knowledge of laboratory safety, industrial chemical processes, and quality control principles
•         Prior experience with a wide variety of chemical concepts and chemical laboratory practices and procedures
•         Demonstrated experience with relevant testing equipment and ability to create test methods. 
•         Proficiency in laboratory software and Microsoft Office Suite
•         Up to 10% travel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Preferred Qualifications:

•         Master’s degree in Chemistry or relevant Science or Engineering discipline
•         Knowledge of GC, Karl Fischer, and other chromatographic/spectroscopic techniques; data integrity and method validation
•         Water based chemistry background/experience specifically in the area of disinfectants, sterilant, enzyme solutions and other cleaning type products for the medical,      dental and industrial markets
•         Bi-lingual Spanish

Physical Demands:

•         Primarily a laboratory setting with occasional visits to production areas
•         Must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
•         Continuous sitting 
•         Continuous keyboard use/ repetitive hand motion
•         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.