Chemist II

000586 Chem-Trend Limited Partnership; Missouri; On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a chemistry/chemical engineering professional to develop new and improved products and to support a broad range of internal teams. You will work with suppliers to qualify raw materials and attend product trials at customer sites, delivering technical assessments and detailed reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of industrial experience in product development, with knowledge of polymers, lubricants, coatings, emulsions and surface chemistry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial experience in product development and formulation.
• Knowledge of polymers, lubricants, coatings, emulsions, and surface chemistry.
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes.
• Wood & Paper industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improved products to meet customer demands quickly.
• Interact with suppliers to identify and qualify raw materials.
• Provide technical support to 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 per regulations.
• Mentor less experienced technical staff.

Skills

3-5 years industrial experience

Polymers & surface chemistry

Industrial manufacturing processes

Wood & Paper industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.