Process Chemist

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Process Chemist” for one of our client in " Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)” A global leader in business and technology services.

Please find additional details about the role below:

Job Title: Process Chemist

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)

Pay rate: $23/hr on W2 (All inclusive)

Type of Hire: Contract

Duration : 12+ Months

Role Overview

The Scientist – Process Chemistry is responsible for supporting research, technology development, and product/process innovation within the Catalysis and Stable Isotopes business unit. This role collaborates cross-functionally with business development, marketing, sales, production, safety, and quality teams to develop scalable, sustainable production solutions.

The position focuses on process chemistry innovation, compound synthesis, distillation processes, and technical solution development while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Innovation Development

• Ideate new product and process concepts in collaboration with internal teams

• Develop technical solutions using principles of process chemistry and chemical engineering

• Create scalable and sustainable production methodologies

• Lead or contribute to defined project charters

• Set up small-scale screening reactions

• Validate technical prototypes

• Document all innovation and development work

Technical & Production Support

• Transfer validated solutions to designated production groups

• Provide ongoing technical support to production

• Support product launch and post-launch follow-ups

• Offer technical training to production teams as needed

• Serve as technical liaison with other R&D and technical groups

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with safety, quality, sales, and marketing teams to introduce new products and processes

• Serve as mentor to junior R&D team members

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, business ethics, and regulatory compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of organic and organometallic chemistry

• Expertise in process chemistry and chemical engineering principles

• Distillation process design and execution

• Problem-solving and solution optimization

• Ability to identify patterns and develop innovative solutions

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Cross-functional collaboration ability

• Statistical process control understanding

• Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology knowledge

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1:

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or Engineering

• Experience in distillation of organic compounds and distillation process design

OR

Option 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering

• 3+ years of industrial experience in distillation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience calculating theoretical plates and selecting column packing materials

• Strong hands-on experience with Schlenk-line, glove box, and air-sensitive chemistry techniques

• Chemical manufacturing and process development experience

• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Understanding of statistical process control

• Strong written and presentation skills

Work Environment

• Research & Development laboratory environment

• Exposure to chemicals requiring PPE

• Respirator use required

• Heavy lifting over 20 lbs required

• No forklift operation

• No biological exposure

Role Profile

Impact:

Impacts effectiveness of own team through quality of services and technical contributions; may act as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues.

Complexity:

Identifies key issues, patterns, and less obvious solutions; modifies work practices to improve efficiency.

Accountability:

Accountable for quality of own work; operates with limited supervision.

Reporting Structure:

Typically reports to a Manager or Project Manager; may receive day-to-day guidance from a lead.

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.

Some of our recent awards include

• 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
• 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area