Associate Chemist

Location: Newark, Delaware, United States; onsite laboratory role

Salary: $73,947–$115,542 per year, plus a 6% annual bonus target.

Company

hirify.global develops chemistry-based products and technologies for clean energy, advanced electronics, cooling, computing, paints, coatings, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Perform analytical testing and classification of existing and new refrigerant molecules and blends.
• Operate sealed-tube experiments involving open flames, molten glass, liquid nitrogen, pressurized vessels, and compressed gas cylinders.
• Plan and conduct compatibility, stability, miscibility, and formulation experiments.
• Perform laboratory analysis using GC/MS, IC, titration, FT-IR, and other AHRI 700 methods.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and upgrade laboratory equipment and test setups.
• Analyze data, document results, communicate conclusions, and maintain compliance with operating, safety, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a similar discipline; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with at least five years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, calibrating, repairing, and troubleshooting analytical laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and mathematics, with demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to read and follow complex Standard Operating Procedures and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and move drums or containers safely.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to use small hand tools.

Nice to have

• Chemical plant experience in quality analysis or quality control.
• Experience with open flame, molten glass, hazardous materials, fluorochemicals, gas blending, or sample blending.
• Proficiency in GC, GC-MS, IC, FT-IR, wet chemistry, and formulation techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages and competitive compensation.
• 401(k) matching and an employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement and learning and development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and a company-paid volunteer day.
• Inclusion, diversity, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives.
• Immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, and TN visas, is not available for this position.