Production Chemist II

EREZTECH•Saukville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemist II is responsible for executing air-sensitive chemical manufacturing processes with a primary focus on the preparation, purification, and filling of customer-ready chemical containers and canisters. This role requires hands-on experience with inert atmosphere chemistry, reactor operations, and analytical testing to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production in a regulated chemical manufacturing environment. The Chemist II operates independently on routine production activities and supports continuous improvement, documentation, and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, or High School Diploma with 5+ years of industrial chemical manufacturing experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing or production.
Demonstrated experience with: Inert atmosphere techniques (glovebox or Schlenk line) Transferring air-sensitive reagents (solid, liquid, gas) Air-sensitive distillations Reactor and glassware systems
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic equipment troubleshooting skills.
Experience in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hazardous materials packaging and customer-ready chemical filling operations (preferred).
Experience with chemical scale-up or process development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform air-sensitive chemical reactions, purifications, distillations, filtrations, and extractions using glassware and reactor systems (up to ~72L).
Prepare, transfer, and fill customer containers and canisters with air-sensitive chemical products (solids, liquids, and gases).
Charge solids, liquids, and gases into reactor systems and monitor reaction progress.
Accurately document all work in batch records, MPRs, logs, and lab notebooks in accordance with GDP.
Label all reactions, products, and waste materials per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Participate in audits, investigations, and quality improvement activities.
Follow all safety procedures, identify hazards, and report unsafe conditions.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of chemical waste and by-products.
Participate in safety meetings and incident investigations.
Perform routine equipment and preventive maintenance (e.g., pumps, stirrers, heat transfer systems).
Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and support corrective actions.
Maintain inventory of chemicals, consumables, and production supplies.

Benefits

Generous PTO/Holiday Policies
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
Legal Assistance – Immigration Process
Medical Insurance with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) deductible contributions
Dental and Vision Insurance (Fully Paid by Ereztech for family)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Fully Paid by Ereztech) - Voluntary/Supplemental Buy Up Offered
Voluntary Benefits, such as accident, hospital, and critical illness
Simple IRA with competitive match
Short Term Incentive Program (paid quarterly)
Long Term Incentive Program