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Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.\nFunction:\nEnvironmental, Health & SafetyJob Summary:\nThe Project Chemist provides advanced analytical chemistry support for CF Industries manufacturing, distribution, product quality, and technical service organizations. The position serves as a technical resource for analytical investigations, unknown material identification, method development, laboratory continuous improvement initiatives, and complex data interpretation.Working closely with manufacturing locations, engineers, quality personnel, and laboratory teams across the CF network, the Project Chemist applies scientific expertise to support process reliability, product quality, troubleshooting investigations, and laboratory excellence initiatives. The position contributes to Laboratory Council projects and laboratory standardization efforts while helping advance analytical capabilities throughout the organization.\nJob Description:\nMajor Responsibilities:\nAnalytical Chemistry\nPerform advanced chemical analysis of process, product, environmental, and special investigation samples.\nProvide analytical support for reliability investigations, contamination studies, product quality events, and root cause analyses supporting manufacturing and distribution operations.\nIdentify unknown materials, contaminants, and process deposits utilizing appropriate analytical techniques and scientific interpretation.\nCollaborate with engineers and technical personnel to provide analytical solutions to operational challenges.\nAnalytical Chemistry Projects - Methods Development\nDevelop, validate, improve, and document analytical methods supporting CF manufacturing and product quality objectives.\nEvaluate emerging analytical technologies and recommend improvements to laboratory capabilities.\nCoordinate analytical projects with external laboratories, academic institutions, equipment manufacturers, and technical consultants as needed.\nSupport implementation of new analytical techniques and instrumentation.\nLaboratory Network Support and Standardization\nParticipate in cross-site projects focused on laboratory standardization and analytical consistency.\nContribute to development and maintenance of laboratory technical standards, guidance documents, and training materials.\nShare technical knowledge and lessons learned with laboratory personnel across the CF network.\nData Analysis and Technical Reporting\nAnalyze complex analytical datasets and identify trends, correlations, and opportunities for improvement.\nUtilize laboratory information systems, statistical tools, and business software to manage and communicate results.\nPresent project findings and technical recommendations to stakeholders.\nIncumbent Attributes:\nEducation: BS degree in Chemistry required, MS/PhD or its equivalent in Chemistry, Physical Science or a related field highly desired.\nYears of experience: 3-5 years of experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment supporting operations and troubleshooting activities preferred.\nSubject Matter Expertise: advanced analytical chemistry methods including operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, IC, FTIR, ICP, spectroscopy systems, and other laboratory analytical platforms.\nOther unique job relevant attributes:\nStrong technical writing and presentation skills.\nAbility to communicate complex scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.\nStrong project management and organizational skills.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities.\nStrong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.\nAbility to work effectively in cross-functional teams.\nDemonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.\nTravel is expected up to 10% of the time\nRole may represent CF externally as a subject matter expert for industry groups, technical conferences, or similar events\nPosition Scope/Contribution\nBreadth of Scope: Provides technical expertise and analytical support across multiple CF manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory locations. Works independently on analytical investigations and projects while collaborating with engineers, quality personnel, laboratory professionals, and external partners.\nCommunications and Interpersonal Skills: Regularly communicates technical findings through written reports, presentations, project updates, and verbal discussions. Serves as a technical resource to stakeholders throughout the organization and influences decisions through scientific analysis and recommendations.\nComplexity: Works on complex analytical challenges requiring scientific judgment, problem-solving skills, and interpretation of data from multiple sources. Frequently applies advanced analytical techniques to unique or non-routine situations.\nDecision Making Authority: Exercises independent technical judgment within established laboratory procedures and project objectives. Recommends solutions and technical approaches while escalating significant business or operational decisions through leadership channels.\nStrategic Influence: Contributes technical expertise supporting laboratory excellence, analytical capability advancement, manufacturing reliability, and product quality initiatives across the CF laboratory network.\nEstimated base pay for the position is typically between: $94,700 - $124,900\nThe actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.\nIn addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.\nFor more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.\nFMLA:\nhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf\nEmployee Polygraph Protection Act\nhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf\nEmployees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.\nNotice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process\nAs part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. 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