Chemical Process Engineer - Batch Manufacturing | Personal Care Industry

Chemical Process Engineer – Batch Manufacturing | Personal Care Industry

Location : Crystal Lake, IL

Type : Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Overview

RITA Corporation is seeking a hands-on Chemical Process Engineer with expertise in batch chemical manufacturing, mixing, and scale-up of formulations for the personal care and HI&I industries.

This role focuses on optimizing the production of liquid and semi-solid chemical blends —including emulsions, surfactants, and specialty ingredient systems—by translating lab-developed formulas into efficient, reproducible full-scale manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has direct experience working with reactors, mixing vessels, heating / cooling systems, and clean-in-place (CIP) procedures , and thrives on improving process efficiency, quality, and safety.

About RITA Corporation

Founded in 1954, RITA Corporation is a trusted manufacturer and distributor of specialty raw materials for the personal care, cosmetic, and HI&I markets.

Our Crystal Lake, Illinois facility manufactures custom surfactant and emulsion systems , partnering with global brands to supply high-quality ingredients that enhance product performance and consistency.

With over 70 years of technical excellence, RITA remains a stable, family-owned company built on innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale up chemical formulations from lab and pilot batches to full-scale production (50–5,000+ gallons), ensuring reproducibility and quality.
• Develop and refine batch instructions, process specifications, and SOPs for mixing, heating / cooling, and raw material addition sequences.
• Optimize equipment performance —reactor agitation, temperature profiles, viscosity control, and mixing times—to improve yield and efficiency.
• Implement and validate cleaning procedures (CIP / SIP) for tanks, mixing vessels, and transfer systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless transfer of new products into manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, OSHA, and cGMP standards, ensuring a strong focus on safety and process integrity.
• Support continuous improvement and capital projects that enhance operational performance and process scalability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Qualifications

Why Join RITA?

3+ weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Apply Today!

If you're a Chemical Process Engineer who thrives on optimizing batch manufacturing systems and scaling formulations from the lab to production, RITA Corporation offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a respected and growing specialty chemical company.

Note : RITA Corporation does not accept unsolicited inquiries or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. RITA Corporation is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas, including H-1B visas.

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