Elastemors Chemist

Eftec North America L L C; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EFTEC AG in Taylor, MI is seeking a chemistry-focused professional to advance automotive coatings and bonding formulations in a hands-on lab leadership role. The candidate will contribute to formulation, testing, and documentation to support customer and OEM projects.

The position requires 5–15 years of lab experience, Lean Manufacturing exposure, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• BA/MA in Chemistry or related field.
• 5–15 years of lab experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excel proficiency; QAD or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies and interprets standard scientific theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Formulating w/b coatings, including sound deadeners and underbody materials.
• Formulating rubber-based adhesives and sealants; obtains approvals from automotive OEMs.
• Finds and approves alternative raw materials: Scaling-up to Production. Problem-solving.
• Writing reports for customers.
• Runs routine chemical analyses, tests, determinations, and investigations.
• Develops solutions to problems (customer and internal).
• Utilization of applicable government regulations (DOT, TSCA, FDA, etc.).
• Participates in trade shows, conferences, and technical seminars.
• Guides and mentors the research efforts of less experienced technical staff.
• Interacts with other technical staff, sales, business managers, and the outside technical community.
• Prepares and presents project reports to customers and project sponsors.
• Maintains a lab book according to company standards.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

BA/MA in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

QAD Systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TAYLOR, MI 48180

EFTEC AG is the leading expert for the automotive industry with engineered materials and application systems for bonding, coating, sealing and damping. We are a company which is fully dedicated to the international transportation industry and have been a member of the worldwide active EMS Group since 1985. Custom-designed products, high-quality and excellent service have helped us develop this market position. Our claim to be an innovative expert to the automotive industry requires a constant search for new and innovative ideas and their implementation. This applies from the formulation, functioning and application of our products, their environmental compatibility during manufacturing and use right up to their recycling.

• Applies and interprets standard scientific theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Formulating w/b coatings, including sound deadeners and underbody materials.
• Formulating rubber-based adhesives and sealants; obtains approvals from automotive OEMs.
• Finds and approves alternative raw materials: Scaling-up to Production. Problem-solving.
• Writing reports for customers.
• Runs routine chemical analyses, tests, determinations, and investigations.
• Develops solutions to problems (customer and internal)
• Utilization of applicable government regulations (DOT, TSCA, FDA, etc.)
• Participates in trade shows, conferences, and technical seminars
• Guides and mentors the research efforts of less experienced technical staff.
• Interacts with other technical staff, sales, business managers, and the outside technical community.
• Prepares and presents project reports to customers and project sponsors.

Maintains a lab book according to company standards.

Qualifications

• BA/MA in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• 5-15 years of experience working in a lab.
• Lean Manufacturing Experience
• Excel required and QAD or other Systems experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to technical and nontechnical employees and customers.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.