Analytical Chemist

Freudenberg Group; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a scientist to perform comprehensive analytical testing of materials and lubricants using advanced lab instruments. You will support Development and Quality with data interpretation and technical recommendations across regions, ensuring robust documentation and procedural compliance.

The role emphasizes developing new analytical methods, maintaining equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement within a global technology group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry or related fields (chemistry, polymer science).
• 3+ years in lubrication industry or analytical lab in chemical/petroleum manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining and overseeing laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, 14001, 21469 and cGMP; general lab best practices.
• Familiarity with SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, tribological and rheological testing using laboratory instruments.
• Investigate product, lubricant, and manufacturing issues using scientific and root cause analysis methods; provide technical support regionally.
• Prepare technical reports, document findings, and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support analytical service requests from sales, innovation teams, and external inquiries; provide timely data interpretation and technical recommendations.
• Assist development, revision, and implementation of laboratory procedures, inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support quality management system activities including non-conformances, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Manage laboratory supplies, maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Lead initiatives to develop new or custom analytical methods for tribological understanding.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory testing

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

Quality systems

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP spectroscopy

Titrations

IR spectroscopy

GC-MS

Spectrometers

SAP

Job description

Working at Freudenberg

We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

Perform physical, chemical, tribological and rheological testing of raw materials, finished products, and internal and external lubricants using laboratory instruments such as viscometers, titrators, rheometers, spectrometers, and related analytical equipment. Investigate product, lubricant, and manufacturing issues using scientific and root cause analysis methods while providing technical support to Development and Quality organizations regionally. Prepare technical reports, document findings, and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate and support analytical service requests from sales, innovation teams, and external customer inquiries, providing timely data interpretation and technical recommendations related to lubricant performance and product quality. Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of laboratory procedures, inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation. Support quality management system activities, including non-conformances, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage laboratory supplies, maintain a safe and organized work environment, and perform other duties as assigned. Lead initiatives to develop new or custom analytical methods of analysis to understand tribological aspects of lubricant performance and behavior through analytical techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry preferred, or related fields (chemistry, polymer science) 3+ years working in the lubrication industry or within an analytical laboratory in the chemical manufacturing or petroleum manufacturing space Experience in maintaining and overseeing laboratory equipment Characterize, handle, label, manifest, or inspect hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations. Prior experience with inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy, titrations/wet techniques, infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spec and other analytical characterization techniques and equipment is preferred Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, 21469 and cGMP as well as general laboratory best practices Prior experience with SAP systems preferred Intrinsically motivated Scientist interested in learning and growing in a technical discipline

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Klüber Lubrication NA LP

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.