At Chem-Pak, you won't spend your days working on research that sits on a shelf. You'll formulate products that move from the lab to full-scale manufacturing, collaborating with production, quality, and customers to solve real-world challenges. From aerosol products to specialty liquid formulations, every project brings a new opportunity to innovate.
We're a third-generation, family-owned contract manufacturer with 60 years of experience producing products for some of the world's most recognized brands. As we continue investing in new technologies, expanding our manufacturing capabilities, and developing proprietary product lines, we're looking for a curious, hands-on chemist who enjoys solving problems and bringing ideas to life.
What You'll Do
As a Research & Formulation Chemist, you'll help develop new products while improving existing formulations for performance, manufacturability, cost, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Your work will include:
- Developing and evaluating new aerosol and liquid formulations
- Researching new raw materials, technologies, and chemistries
- Designing and executing laboratory testing, stability studies, and performance evaluations
- Analyzing data and preparing technical reports and recommendations
- Supporting pilot batches and production scale-ups
- Working closely with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to transition formulations from the lab to manufacturing
- Assisting with customer projects, technical investigations, and product improvements
- Maintaining detailed laboratory documentation and ensuring safe laboratory practices
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys asking "What if?" and isn't afraid to experiment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- 2-5 years of formulation, product development, or applied R&D experience
- Experience with aerosol products, coatings, adhesives, household chemicals, or similar products is preferred
- Strong laboratory skills and familiarity with analytical testing methods
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational and technical writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with LIMS or laboratory documentation systems is a plus
Why Chem-Pak?
At Chem-Pak, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on products that go from concept to commercial production
- Collaborate directly with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
- Gain experience across a wide variety of industries and product types
- Help shape new technologies and proprietary product lines
- Be part of a growing company where your ideas can make a real impact
- Join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
- Full-time, onsite position in Martinsburg, West Virginia
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Combination of laboratory and manufacturing environments
- Frequent standing, walking, and hands-on laboratory work
Salary
- $55,000-75,000 per year, depending on experience
If you're excited by solving formulation challenges, seeing your work become real products, and growing your career in an innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create what's next at Chem-Pak.
