**Company Overview
** Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality firefighting suppressants. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there is often no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances. **
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**Description
** The Formulation Chemist III will report to the R&D Manager and work closely with the laboratory and other department staff. This position is responsible for development and research related to fluorine free firefighting foams for Class A combustible materials and for Class B flammable and combustible liquids.

The individual in this position will create and develop novel formulation for the fire protection industry. The individual will collaborate with other functions in R&D to explore, test proof of concept, and produce novel products, and advance new technologies in the industry. The individual will also provide SME (subject matter expertise) and support necessary in technology transfer, product approvals, and process scale up for new firefighting foams. This individual should be skilled in the conception and development of formulations of surfactant-based products for fire protection or with similar experience in cleaning, agricultural, pharmaceutical, personal care or related industries.

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Research and development with primary emphasis on improvement of current Fire Safety Products
• Design and conduct research that addresses customer needs and supports Perimeter Solutions business objectives
• Document and report all testing procedures, results and observations in a laboratory notebook
• Perform laboratory tests according to written procedures
• Interface with manufacturing for new product development that will include product trials and scale up
• Provide technical support for customer-focused projects and assist in resolving product quality issues
• Work closely and communicate technical information effectively with other departments and teams within Perimeter Solutions
• Provide documentation through written reports
• ESH compliance

Experience/Skills:

• Proficient in writing technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
• Proficient in data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods
• Excellent laboratory skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills- good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and creative skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute to a team setting
• Experienced in Minitab

Requirements:

• Minimum BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Master’s degree or PhD preferred with experience in HI&I or cosmetics industry
• Minimum 10 years of experience formulating/developing surfactant-based products or other specialty chemicals in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to travel a minimum of 10% throughout the US
• Must be able to work after hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Physical Demands and Work Environmen **t:
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Benefits:
Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.

Perimeter Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.