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People Are the Foundation of Our Chemistry

Through a respectful, continuous-improvement and collaborative environment, our goal is to build lasting relationships with every individual and provide opportunities for professional & personal growth.

Wellness

  • Health and Life Insurance
    (eligibility date of hire)
  • Transparency In Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Fitness Membership subsidy

Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company 401K Contribution
    (eligibility date of hire)
  • Company Bonus Eligibility
  • Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Development
  • Physical, Social, & Community Wellbeing Programs

Our specialty chemicals are essential to technologies that enhance consumer safety, environmental sustainability, advanced product performance and industrial process efficiency.

Are you ready to create value & brighten lives?

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We cultivate a team environment where values matter & members thrive.

Employee Spotlights

Valerie Kaiser

International Account Manager, Carboxylates & Organics

Valerie Kaiser

International Account Manager, Carboxylates & Organics
“I’ve worked at both Shepherd Chemical & Shepherd Color and see how We Brighten Lives internally and in customer relationships.”

Elijah Inabnitt

Inorganics Chemical Operator

Elijah Inabnitt

Inorganics Chemical Operator
"I do what I do because I care about the people around me, inside and outside of work. I wish to see people grow in different ways for the better and I try to lead by example and be kind."

Caroline Germain

Product Stewardship Manager

Caroline Germain

Product Stewardship Manager
“The EHS Team has succeeded in helping our company remain compliant and maintain products in global markets throughout an ever-changing regulatory landscape.”

Christelle Marotel

European Sales Manager

Christelle Marotel

European Sales Manager
"I love that our Custom Co-Development offers me the opportunity to keep learning about new technologies that will create a better, more sustainable world.”

George Zhang

General Manager, Shepherd Shanghai Trading Co., Ltd

George Zhang

General Manager, Shepherd Shanghai Trading Co., Ltd
"Our spherical Copper Carbonate for BDO, & our innovative Molybdenum Octoate for ENI EST, give us advantages that cut lead time & meet localization expectations.”

Derek Ran

Technical Sales Manager

Derek Ran

Technical Sales Manager
"Our SCC catalysts have been successfully applied in the BDO industry for decades. But our Custom Co-Development model provides further opportunity for impact.”

Jacek Pecyna

R&D Chemist

Jacek Pecyna

R&D Chemist
"As much as I enjoyed all those years in academia spent on conducting fundamental research, I really enjoy working at Shepherd Chemical because this is where, in a highly collaborative environment, actual products, which brighten people lives, are made. And I’m proud to be a part of that product discovery and product making process."

Chad Juergensen

R&D Engineer

Chad Juergensen

R&D Engineer
“At Shepherd, we tackle incredibly complex chemistry on an industrial scale. I am proud to be able to Create Value by expanding our knowledge and understanding of current and future products daily, alongside a talented and experienced team.”

Chris Dean

International Sales Manager

Chris Dean

International Sales Manager
“I enjoy working with our customers to solve their toughest challenges. There are too many to pick just one!.”

Eric Reynolds

Apprentice Mechanic

Eric Reynolds

Apprentice Mechanic
“My proudest accomplishment at Shepherd is passing my B Mechanics Exam. I do what I do because I enjoy solving problems and then fixing those problems.”

Mark Naber

Quality Control Supervisor

Mark Naber

Quality Control Supervisor
“My proudest accomplishment at Shepherd was the various product studies I did as a chemist, and writing the report to present my findings.”

Sophie Poirot

Shepherd Mirecourt Accounts Manager

Sophie Poirot

Shepherd Mirecourt Accounts Manager
“I really feel like I belong at the Mirecourt factory. It's not always easy, but I know that I am useful and that I give my best. My greatest pride and my best memory are the implementation of SAP and the teamwork it required.”

Alex Kurzhals

Quality Control Chemist

Alex Kurzhals

Quality Control Chemist
“In today’s markets, quality is the paramount feature a supplier can offer its customers. Without it, chemical industries fundamentally fail to add value to the raw materials they consume. I work in quality control to ensure a consistent and superior product while adhering to principles of green chemistry that help prevent waste.”

Industry News & Events

In an effort to stay on top of the industry and also to connect with customers and prospects, Shepherd will be attending a variety of events in the next few months. if you or someone from your company will also be in attendance, we’d love to meet with you! We are open to exploring potential partnerships, and always on the lookout for ways in which we can help companies grow through metal chemistry.

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