Chemist II: Drive Innovative Products & Technical Support

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 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.