Chemist II - R&D & Technical Support Leader

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

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.