Chemist

People Architects is excited to hire a Chemist for an on-site role in Cleveland, Ohio for one of our manufacturing clients.

You’ll support development, analytical testing, scale-up, and production of specialty materials used in advanced applications across energy, mobility, lighting, and electronics. This is hands-on lab work with real impact—partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to keep processes robust and products on spec.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and run lab experiments to develop/optimize/troubleshoot specialty chemistries and formulations


• Execute wet chemistry & analytical testing (titrations, pH, particle size, spectroscopy/chromatography as applicable)


• Analyze results, interpret trends, and produce clear technical summaries and recommendations


• Support scale-up by translating lab findings into pilot/production conditions; help prepare batch instructions


• Support method development/validation; maintain and improve SOPs and lab procedures


• Partner with Quality & Operations on investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA


• Maintain strong documentation (lab notebooks/e-records), sample tracking, and instrument readiness


• Operate safely (chemical handling, waste disposal, PPE, and hygiene protocols)


• Contribute to continuous improvement (5S, standard work, process optimization)
  
  

Qualifications (Required & Preferred): 

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering (or related)


• Strong foundation in general + inorganic chemistry


• Solid lab technique, safe handling habits, and disciplined documentation


• Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and draw practical conclusions


• Organized, detail-driven, able to juggle priorities without dropping quality


• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams

• Specialty inorganic materials experience (rare earths, pigments, phosphors, powders/solids)


• Hands-on with advanced tools (ICP, XRF, XRD, SEM, GC/LC; depending on lab capabilities)


• Familiarity with ISO/GMP or manufacturing-quality systems
  
  
  
  
  
  

Work Enviroment

• Primarily a hands on lab-based role with regular interaction with production areas and cross-functional teams rather than theroretical research.


• Requires use of appropriate PPE and adherence to chemical hygiene and safety protocols.
  

Benefits

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision 


• PTO - Permissive 


• 401K
  
  

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architect and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

*no external agencies/3rd parties.