Chemist/Chemical Engineer

Job Description
Our chemical manufacturing client is seeking a highly experienced Chemical Engineer or Chemist with deep expertise in reverse emulsion polymer manufacturing to support a critical quality initiative at our Suffolk, VA manufacturing site. This individual will serve as a subject-matter expert, partnering directly with plant leadership to diagnose and resolve persistent quality challenges within a reverse emulsion production line.

This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on root cause analysis, process evaluation, and expert recommendations. 3‑month SOW-based contract, with the potential for longer-term opportunity depending on fit and business need.

Key Responsibilities
 • Serve as a technical SME for reverse emulsion polymer production
 • Conduct detailed, on-site evaluation of manufacturing processes, specifically comparing performance across production lines producing the same product
 • Identify potential sources of quality variation, incl...