Chemist, Industrial Applications

Clariant; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

ID theft protection

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Chemist in Mt. Holly, NC to lead laboratory testing and development for industrial lubricants and related applications. You will translate customer needs into actionable lab projects, optimize formulations, and support product evaluations with data-driven recommendations.

The role involves collaboration with Sales and global R&D, travel up to 30%, and ensuring timely delivery of results. Onsite work in Mt.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum two years hands‑on lab experience in industrial/ applied chemistry, product development, or related environment; 3–5 years in application development/technical service preferred.
• Experience designing experiments, evaluating formulations, analyzing data, troubleshooting challenges; knowledge of formulation chemistry and additives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute lab experiments evaluating Clariant products in industrial lubricants and related applications.
• Assess formulation stability and performance; adapt and optimize existing formulations.
• Benchmark products against competitors and generate data to support recommendations.
• Collaborate with Sales/customers to understand challenges and support trials.
• Present lab findings during customer visits and technical discussions.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Formulation development

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job ID: 41990 | Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is seeking a Chemist to join our Industrial Applications technical team in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, with a primary focus on industrial lubricants and special applications. In this customer-facing role, you will conduct application development, laboratory testing, and technical support to help customers improve product performance and identify new uses for Clariant’s specialty chemicals. Working with Sales, customers, and global R&D teams, you will translate customer requirements into laboratory projects, evaluate and optimize formulations, and recommend solutions supported by experimental data. Our portfolio includes lubricity agents, emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, polyglycols, and other functional additives used in industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, cleaning formulations, and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate Clariant products in industrial lubricants and related applications, translating customer requirements into practical testing and development plans.
• Assess formulation stability, compatibility, and application performance; adapt and optimize existing formulations to meet customer requirements.
• Benchmark Clariant products against competitive alternatives and generate technical data to support product recommendations and new business opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and customers to understand technical challenges, troubleshoot application issues, and support product evaluations and customer trials.
• Participate in customer visits and technical discussions, presenting laboratory findings and recommending solutions based on experimental results.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams to evaluate new chemistries, adapt formulations for regional applications, and identify opportunities for product and application development.
• Manage multiple technical service and application development projects, coordinate testing with laboratory technicians, and deliver results within agreed timelines.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and contribute to customer presentations, technical literature, and product promotion activities.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, and identify improvements to laboratory methods, testing capabilities, and technical workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of two years of hands‑on laboratory experience in industrial or applied chemistry, product development, or a related environment; three to five years in application development, technical service, or product performance testing preferred.
• Experience designing experiments, evaluating formulations, analyzing data, and troubleshooting application challenges, with working knowledge of formulation chemistry and chemical additives. Experience with industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, or cleaning formulations preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to translate customer needs into laboratory testing plans, present technical recommendations, and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to work on‑site in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, and travel up to 30%, including customer visits and occasional international travel.

What´s in it for you?

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.