Research Chemist

Morton Salt • Elgin, IL • 2h ago

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Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Lead and support research and technical service projects through hands-on laboratory work, analytical testing, and operation of scientific instruments across chemistry, food science, and application testing. Partner with chemists, engineers, and food scientists to plan and execute projects, analyze data, and report results. Perform routine laboratory analysis to support production facilities, quality, and process improvement initiatives. Support facility operations and administrative activities while promoting a safe and compliant work environment through participation in safety programs, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead assigned R&D projects including initiation, planning and

execution of projects working closely with various stakeholders in the project.

Lead the testing and validation of new products, processes, and/or

suppliers against defined specifications and requirements.

Perform numerous hands-on experiments via wet chemistry or with

analytical instruments adhering to standard operating procedures and safe practices.

Perform routine standard operating procedures and learn various

instrument operations that are necessary in project execution.

Provide process improvement and troubleshooting support in the

laboratory.

Work closely with R&D chemists, engineers in method development,

test validation and data reporting

Develop and assist in method development and specification

revisions.

Conduct application testing on various products to understand their

performance in field applications

Perform accurate data analysis and reporting to ensure data

integrity and compliance.

Support facility administration duties assigned including submission

of invoices, creation of Pos, co-ordinate facility maintenance jobs as needed. These duties would be performed in collaboration with other R&D team members.

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