About Chem-Pak
Chem-Pak, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned contract manufacturer specializing in aerosol and liquid packaging for some of the most respected brands in the world. For over 60 years, we've built a reputation for solving complex challenges with speed, flexibility, and technical know-how across industries ranging from automotive and industrial to consumer goods.
We're in an exciting phase of growth and transformation: expanding production capacity, launching new proprietary product lines, and investing in digital systems like Microsoft Dynamics F&O. Our commitment to quality and innovation is at the heart of it all — and that's where you come in.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Research & Formulation Chemist to support the development and optimization of aerosol and liquid products. This role blends hands-on lab work with applied research, helping translate formulation concepts into scalable, safe, and cost-effective products for manufacturing and customer use.
The ideal candidate is comfortable executing experimental plans, analyzing results, and documenting work with strong technical rigor, while growing into greater project ownership over time.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Innovation
- Execute experimental plans to evaluate new raw materials, technologies, and chemistries for product applications.
- Assist with experimental design and data analysis — including stability, performance, and compatibility testing — under guidance from senior technical staff.
- Contribute to technical differentiation efforts by supporting prior-art review, documenting learnings, and assisting with invention disclosure materials as needed.
Formulation & Development
- Prepare and evaluate new formulas and reformulate existing products to meet performance, cost, sustainability, and regulatory targets under technical direction.
- Conduct performance and stability testing; analyze data and draft clear technical summaries and reports.
- Support formulation optimization for manufacturability, scale-up, and cost efficiency.
- Support pilot plant and production scale-up activities, including sample prep, data collection, and issue documentation to ensure smooth transfer from lab to manufacturing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory to support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and relevant industry standards.
- Support customer-related technical requests and investigations with oversight from senior staff (e.g., sample development, testing, field issue documentation).
- Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, results, and recommendations in accordance with company protocols.
Safety & Lab Practices
- Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in formulation, applied R&D, or product development (aerosol, coatings, adhesives, or related industries preferred).
- Strong laboratory skills and working knowledge of experimental design, including Design of Experiment (DOE) principles.
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, testing methods, and raw material evaluation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, data analysis ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills for preparing technical reports and collaborating across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with LIMS or lab documentation systems a plus.
Working Conditions
- Full-time, onsite role based in our Martinsburg, WV facility.
- Standard Monday–Friday schedule (8 hours/day).
- Requires extended periods of standing or walking in a manufacturing and laboratory environment.
Why Join Us?
At Chem-Pak, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer success. As a Research & Formulation Chemist, you'll play a direct role in creating products that serve diverse industries — while growing your technical skills and advancing your career in a company that values both tradition and transformation.
No recruiters or third-party agencies, please.
