Analytical Chemist: ICP-OES/MS & Corrosion Testing

Quaker Houghton; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Detroit is seeking a chemist skilled in ICP-OES/ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and wet chemistry to evaluate corrosion performance and generate high-accuracy data for R&D and manufacturing collaboration.

The role involves instrument maintenance, method development, and cross-functional support to ensure product reliability and ISO/GLP compliance. A strong data interpretation ability and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2–7 years hands-on experience with ICP, Wet chemical analysis, and corrosion testing (SST/CCT).
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or materials testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES/ICP-MS with calibration and troubleshooting.
• Conduct ion chromatography for anion/cation analysis.
• Execute wet chemistry, titrations and gravimetric tests.
• Conduct corrosion testing and surface characterization.
• Prepare samples via digestion, dilution, filtration, and extraction per SOPs.
• Analyze results, identify trends, and provide technical conclusions.
• Develop and refine analytical and corrosion testing methods.
• Maintain documentation, calibration logs, ISO/GLP compliance.
• Support R&D, manufacturing, and customer teams with insights.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and coordinate vendor service.
• SEM/EDS operation and preventive maintenance.

Skills

ICP/ICP-MS

Wet chemistry

Corrosion testing

Data analysis

Method development

Quality documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Instrument maintenance

SEM/EDS

Sample preparation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Materials Science

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Electrochemical methods

Surface characterization

Instrumentation maintenance

Job description

Quaker Houghton in Detroit is seeking a chemist skilled in ICP-OES/ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and wet chemistry to evaluate corrosion performance and generate high-accuracy data for R&D and manufacturing collaboration.

The role involves instrument maintenance, method development, and cross-functional support to ensure product reliability and ISO/GLP compliance. A strong data interpretation ability and problem-solving mindset are essential.