Join Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a Top 100 Chicago Tribune Workplace and global leader in specialty sorbent products. At our Innovation Campus, you will support new product development and product improvement within our Pet Care division.

This is a lab-focused, applied research role for a chemist who enjoys taking loosely defined ideas and turning them into commercially viable product - with real impact on manufacturing and the marketplace.

Role Overview

Applied research for new pet care product development
Complex, non-conventional chemistry and formulation challenges
Designing, executing, and interpreting lab experiments independently
Supporting existing products and commercialization efforts
Partnering with Manufacturing and Sales during product launches
Identifying new ideas with commercial potential
Lead independent research projects with limited supervision
Plan and execute experiments from concept through results
Analyze data, draw non-obvious conclusions, and make recommendations
Communicate progress and findings to leadership
Support product improvements and new product introductions
Stay current on emerging technologies and methods

Qualifications

BS in Chemistry
2+ years experience in R&D, product development, or formulation
Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous or novel situations
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Able to quickly learn new lab equipment and techniques
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willing to travel up to 10%

Why Apply

Highly visible work tied directly to commercial success
Stable, growth-oriented company with long-term career paths
401(k) with 6% match (fully vested at 2 years)
Annual bonus and merit increase opportunities
Long-tenured, stable company with strong growth pipeline
$76,855-$99,911 + Annual Incentive Bonus

Innovation Campus: Vernon Hills, IL (Monday - Friday onsite required)

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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