Chemist II

Chem-Trend; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Diversity & Inclusion

Health Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Chem-Trend, a Freudenberg Group company, seeks a Chemist II in Howell, MI to develop new products and provide technical support across Sales, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Quality Control.

Responsibilities include working with suppliers to qualify raw materials, preparing detailed technical reports, mentoring junior staff, and assisting product trials at customer sites while ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of industrial experience, including product development and formulation.
• Knowledge in polymers, lubricants, coatings, emulsions, and surface chemistry; knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved products to meet customer demands in a rapid manner.
• Interact with suppliers to identify and qualify raw materials.
• Provide technical support to all company departments including Sales, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality Control.
• Support Technical Sales by attending product trials at customer sites.
• Create detailed technical reports by organizing and summarizing work.
• Characterize, handle, label, inspect, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced technical staff

Skills

Polymers

Lubricants

Coatings

Emulsions

Surface chemistry

Industrial manufacturing

Wood & Paper industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Howell, MI

On-Site

Chem-Trend Limited Partnership

Chemist II

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved products to meet customer demands in a rapid manner.
• Interact with suppliers to identify and qualify raw materials.
• Provide technical support to all company departments including Sales, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality Control.
• Support Technical Sales by attending product trials at customer sites.
• Create detailed technical reports by organizing and summarizing work.
• Characterize, handle, label, inspect, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced technical staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience, including product development and formulation.
• Knowledge in polymers, lubricants, coatings, emulsions, and surface chemistry.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Wood & Paper industry knowledge a plus.

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.