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Tanner Gerschick

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Senior Research Chemist at Syensqo
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Tanner is a Senior Research Chemist at Syensqo and the founder of The Calculated Chemist, a company creating premium, science-inspired drinkware. He combines his expertise in organic and materials chemistry with a keen eye for product design, having scaled his business to over $1M in revenue. People describe him as diligent and passionate.

His path has been unconventional, starting with a five-year career as an international fashion model before discovering a passion for organic chemistry at Kennesaw State University. This blend of visual culture and chemical discipline shapes his unique approach to both his research and entrepreneurial venture, focusing on quality materials and thoughtful design.

Unique fact: Before becoming a chemist, Tanner worked as an international fashion model in major markets across the US, Europe, and Asia.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Senior Research Chemist
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
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STEM Entrepreneurship
As a chemist, he founded The Calculated Chemist, seeing a market gap for high-quality, science-themed merchandise and personally scaling the company to significant revenue.
Sustainable Chemistry
He worked in Solvay's Advanced Research & Sustainable Technology Group and shares content on innovations that reduce the environmental impact of chemical production.
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Career

Work history

1-2024 - 6-2026
Senior Research Chemist
Syensqo
1-2023
Founder & Creative Director
The Calculated Chemist
4-2022 - 1-2024
Senior Research Chemist
Solvay
11-2019 - 4-2022
Research Chemist II
Solvay
8-2017 - 11-2019
Research Chemist
Solvay
In the press

Media appearances

Bringing out the science at Syensqo. Featured in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)
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Unlocking the Potential of Metal‑Organic Frameworks (MOFs): From Cutting‑Edge Science to Real‑World Applications. Featured in The Calculated Chemist
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Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Kennesaw State University - College of Science and Mathematics
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