R&D Chemist
Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posted: November 20 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
As the first full-time scientist on the team, you will perform hands-on formulation, drive product improvements, help establish the new lab, and influence the company’s technical direction.
You’ll Want to Explore this Opportunity Because:
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You will contribute immediately in the lab while also helping to build and shape a new product development function from the ground up in a company with an aggressive growth plan. (More chemists to be hired soon).
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You’ll work directly with a passionate, visionary CEO who values collaboration, scientific insight, and real innovation. He’s demonstrated an open mindset and is driven by continuous learning and improvement.
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Join an entrepreneurial team of people who are driven, curious, and deeply committed to building a brand that’s changing the way things are done in their industry.
What You’ll Be Doing:
This is a hand-on lab position with a build in progressing from formulation chemist to synthesis and project ownership.
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Lead the development of innovative chemical formulations and new product forms. This may also involve reverse engineering of 3rd party chemicals currently marketed and sold.
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Develop improvements to existing products to boost performance and address supply chain challenges.
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Participate with the R&D Consultant/Advisor in opening the new R&D lab.
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Translate market insights and company priorities into actionable product concepts.
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Oversee efficacy, user experience, safety, shelf life, and regulatory testing to ensure product excellence.
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Manage pilot studies and field trials to confirm real-world performance.
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Act as the scientific expert on water treatment chemistry, particularly in customer service and education.
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Collaborate with Operations and Marketing teams to take products from concept to commercialization.
What You’ll Bring to the Job:
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Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry or related field.
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5+ years of hands-on experience in chemical product development, ideally in the specialty chemical or water treatment chemicals space
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Proven success in formulating products and bringing them to market.
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Strong analytical skills with expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis.
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Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (such as EPA, NSF etc.) and safety testing protocols.
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Experience with water treatment technologies is highly preferred.
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Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer with fantastic benefits as described below:
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20 days PTO
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Medical Insurance: 3 plan levels ($300–$6,350 deductibles; 80–100% coverage)
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Dental Insurance: PPO plan with $1,500 annual max; 100% preventive, 90% basic, 60% major; orthodontia up to $1,500
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Vision Insurance: $10 copays; $150 frame or contact allowance every 12 months
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Life Insurance: 2× salary up to $500,000, company-paid
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Voluntary Life & AD&D: Employee up to $300K; spouse/child up to 50% of employee coverage
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Long-Term Disability: 60% of monthly earnings, up to $12,000, company-paid
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Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance
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Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Benefits
If you're passionate about product development, eager to lead innovation in a fast-paced environment, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you! Apply now!