Bi-Lingual Senior Chemist JN -102026-182104

Goodwin Recruiting; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual/merit bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Inclusive culture with events

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chemist to formulate, test, and analyze automotive paint products, with travel to customer sites to provide technical support and product expertise.

The role requires a Chemistry degree and 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with bilingual Spanish/English, strong documentation, and Excel proficiency. Travel up to 25% and PPE use are expected in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 25%).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Comfortable wearing PPE and respirator as needed.
• Previous experience in QA/QC environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formulation, testing, and analysis of paint products.
• Travel to customer sites to support technical needs and provide product expertise.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all testing and quality procedures.
• Utilize Excel to analyze and record lab data.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including consistent use of PPE and respirator when required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Excel proficient

Detail-oriented

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

QA/QC protocols

Job description

Join a leading supplier in the automotive paint industry, known for its innovative products and supportive team culture. This opportunity offers the chance to expand your technical skills and have a direct impact working with clients across various sites.

Join a leading supplier in the automotive paint industry, known for its innovative products and supportive team culture. This opportunity offers the chance to expand your technical skills and have a direct impact working with clients across various sites.

Chemist Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with annual and merit-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Enjoy a fun, inclusive culture with regular company events

Chemist Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 25%)
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Proficient with Excel
• Comfortable wearing PPE and respirator as needed
• Previous experience in QA/QC environments

Chemist Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Participate in formulation, testing, and analysis of paint products
• Travel to customer sites to support technical needs and provide product expertise
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all testing and quality procedures
• Utilize Excel to analyze and record lab data
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including consistent use of PPE and respirator when required

If you’re ready to grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment and leverage your chemistry background, this is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader.

, $85,000 - $100,000,