Applications Chemist: Cleaning Chemistries & Coatings R&D

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an Applications Chemist to join our R&D team in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on developing and evaluating detergents, rinses, and coating technologies to improve cleaning performance and durability in residential appliances.

You will work across chemistry, materials, and product development teams to deliver innovative cleaning solutions and industry-leading coatings for consumer appliances.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Colloid Science, or related technical field.
• Strong foundation in surfactants, solution chemistry, polymers, colloids, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of lab experience from academia, industry, internships, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct lab studies to evaluate cleaning chemistry and detergent ingredients.
• Develop test methods and performance protocols for cleaning efficacy and material compatibility.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand interactions with appliance systems.
• Consult on coating technologies for appliance products.
• Support benchmarking to understand competitive products and performance claims.
• Partner with suppliers and external labs to evaluate new ingredients and formulations.
• Investigate product performance issues and assist root-cause analyses.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives through responsible ingredients evaluation.
• Support coatings, finishes, and appearance-related technologies in products.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to deliver consumer solutions.

Skills

Chemistry fundamentals

Lab design & data analysis

Written/verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Titration

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking an Applications Chemist to join our R&D team in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on developing and evaluating detergents, rinses, and coating technologies to improve cleaning performance and durability in residential appliances.

You will work across chemistry, materials, and product development teams to deliver innovative cleaning solutions and industry-leading coatings for consumer appliances.