Applications Chemist – Cleaning Solutions & Coatings R&D

GE Appliances; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances seeks an Applications Chemist to join our R&D team, focusing on detergents, cleaning additives, and coating technologies for residential appliances. You will design experiments, assess performance, and collaborate across engineering and product teams to improve durability and cleaning efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional development, sustainable ingredient evaluation, and translating lab findings into consumer solutions for coatings and cleaning performance.

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent research background in chemistry/materials.
• 3+ years of demonstrable laboratory experience through academia or industry.
• Experience designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing technical conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory studies to evaluate cleaning chemistry, detergent ingredients, and wash additive performance.
• Develop test methods and protocols for cleaning efficacy, residue control, and material compatibility.
• Collaborate with engineering to understand interactions with appliance systems and cycles.

Skills

Lab experience

Experiment design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Colloid Science, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Titration

Job description

GE Appliances seeks an Applications Chemist to join our R&D team, focusing on detergents, cleaning additives, and coating technologies for residential appliances. You will design experiments, assess performance, and collaborate across engineering and product teams to improve durability and cleaning efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional development, sustainable ingredient evaluation, and translating lab findings into consumer solutions for coatings and cleaning performance.