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Product Development Chemist jobs are open from entry-level to principal across consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and specialty chemicals, with specializations in formulation, materials science, and process scale-up. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Product Development Chemist
Flint Group is looking to add a Product Development Chemist to its team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment. As well as ensuring all stake holders have the technical information needed to properly communicate with our customers. Having problem solving skills, the ability to multi-task and effectively plan and execute deliverables are key to being successful in this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Redesign and further optimize existing UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, aligned with the customer needs with a focus on supporting International Key Accounts
- Develop new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment
- Organize and execute lab activities (formulation, testing and planning of scale up of UV curable and waterborne inks & coatings) around specified customer support projects & activities
- Ensure that Customer, Sales, and Technical Service have all technical information needed to properly communicate with the customers
- Interface with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management and Technical Service as required, utilizing data driven metrics to solve and implement solutions
- Maintain laboratory notebooks
- Interface with product management, sales, manufacturing and technical service personnel to support existing business and grow new business
- Plan and schedule all technical activities of a project(s)
- Demonstrate successful project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- This position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in the Narrow Web Industry, working for an ink or coating company specialized in UV curable and/or waterborne technology is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working in laboratory at academic or industrial level is a must have.
- The candidate should have experience working in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a first experience in project management skills are required for this role.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Title: Product Development Chemist
Flint Group is looking to add a Product Development Chemist to its team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment. As well as ensuring all stake holders have the technical information needed to properly communicate with our customers. Having problem solving skills, the ability to multi-task and effectively plan and execute deliverables are key to being successful in this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Redesign and further optimize existing UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, aligned with the customer needs with a focus on supporting International Key Accounts
- Develop new UV curable and waterborne ink and coating technologies, in the frame of the constantly changing regulatory and business environment
- Organize and execute lab activities (formulation, testing and planning of scale up of UV curable and waterborne inks & coatings) around specified customer support projects & activities
- Ensure that Customer, Sales, and Technical Service have all technical information needed to properly communicate with the customers
- Interface with Manufacturing, Sales, Product Management and Technical Service as required, utilizing data driven metrics to solve and implement solutions
- Maintain laboratory notebooks
- Interface with product management, sales, manufacturing and technical service personnel to support existing business and grow new business
- Plan and schedule all technical activities of a project(s)
- Demonstrate successful project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- This position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in the Narrow Web Industry, working for an ink or coating company specialized in UV curable and/or waterborne technology is a plus.
- Hands-on experience working in laboratory at academic or industrial level is a must have.
- The candidate should have experience working in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a first experience in project management skills are required for this role.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development chemist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with formulation development and bench-scale testing
- Proficiency with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, or rheometers
- Familiarity with design of experiments methodologies and statistical analysis tools
- Experience supporting scale-up, pilot manufacturing, or technology transfer processes
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as FDA, EPA, or relevant industry safety standards
Tips for Your Product Development Chemist Job Search
Tailor your resume to formulation depth
List the specific chemistries you've worked with, such as emulsions, polymer systems, or active ingredient delivery, not just the product categories. Hiring managers for product development chemist roles scan for formulation specificity before they read anything else.
Highlight scale-up and pilot experience
Many candidates document bench work but skip pilot-plant and scale-up contributions. If you've taken a formulation from lab to manufacturing scale, name the batch sizes, equipment types, and any DOE methods you used. That detail sets you apart.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development chemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your regulatory exposure
Job listings in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food often require FDA or EPA regulatory knowledge that is non-negotiable. Filter for openings that align with the regulatory frameworks you already know so your application is immediately relevant.
Prepare a stage-gate portfolio summary
Bring a one-page project summary to interviews that shows a product moving through ideation, prototype, stability testing, and launch. Interviewers in product development roles ask about cross-functional decision points, so organizing your work around stage-gate thinking answers those questions before they're asked.
Negotiate around IP and publication rights
Offers for product development chemist roles frequently include broad IP assignment clauses that cover side projects and prior inventions. Before signing, clarify the scope of invention assignment and whether the company permits presentations or patent filings with your name, since these affect your long-term career visibility.
Product Development Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development chemists?
Celanese, BD, and ITW are hiring the most product development chemists right now, with openings concentrated in Minnesota, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical manufacturers consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many product development chemist jobs are remote?
About 0% of product development chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most formulation and lab work. Roles that lean remote tend to be in regulatory affairs support, technical writing, or computational chemistry sub-functions rather than core bench formulation positions.
How do you become a product development chemist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field, then build hands-on formulation experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level lab roles. Developing proficiency with analytical instruments and learning design of experiments methods strengthens your candidacy. A master's degree accelerates advancement into senior formulation or project-lead positions at most employers.
How do you get hired as a product development chemist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior chemist, associate formulation chemist, or R&D lab technician, which are structured for candidates building their first years of experience. Highlight any coursework projects, undergraduate research, or internship work that involved hands-on formulation, testing, or analytical methods. Demonstrating familiarity with safety protocols and a willingness to work across product categories helps offset limited commercial experience.
What does the product development chemist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical phone interview with a senior chemist or R&D manager covering formulation fundamentals and analytical methods. An on-site or virtual panel interview typically includes a problem-solving exercise or case study around a formulation challenge. Some employers add a lab practical or ask candidates to present a past project before an offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to product development chemist jobs?
You can find and apply to product development chemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your formulation background, seniority, and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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