R&D Chemist III (Analytical Chemistry)

Location: Loveland, Colorado, United States of America; US only

Salary: $90,000–$95,000 USD per year, plus eligibility for bonus pay.

Company

hirify.global develops analytical instruments, chemical products, and applications for water analysis and related laboratory needs.

What you will do

• Develop and validate chemical analysis methods for hirify.global instrumentation through analytical research.
• Create reagent formulations, calibrations, and quality-control procedures with minimal supervision.
• Plan and execute R&D projects independently, select methodologies, and communicate progress and implications to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to commercialize new or modified products and applications.
• Support manufacturing with chemistry expertise, training, and problem-solving to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, review technical data and reports, support complex customer questions, and contribute to procedures, publications, presentations, and seminars.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or a related field; Ph.D. candidates need 0–2 years of directly related experience, while M.S. candidates need 5+ years in chemistry manufacturing, product development, or R&D.
• Alternatively, a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemistry design, characterization, functional testing, and problem-solving.
• Expert-level knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in at least two chemistry areas, such as analytical, organic, inorganic, or materials chemistry.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Production, chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Emphasis on safe laboratory practices, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k).
• The role is eligible for bonus pay.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.