Junior R&D Chemist: Formulation & Product Innovation

ITW; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Car Care in Houston, TX, seeks a Junior R&D Chemist with a chemistry background to support formulation development and product innovation within a collaborative R&D team. You will execute experiments and evaluate performance while helping translate consumer insights into robust formulations.

This hands-on lab role offers growth opportunities and exposure to new product development, working with Brand, Packaging, Process Engineering, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• Up to 3 years hands-on formulation or laboratory experience in consumer-focused industries.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer insights into robust formulation concepts and product design strategies.
• Design and execute formulation experiments, including performance testing and stability studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical capabilities into validated product benefits.
• Maintain disciplined laboratory execution, data capture, and technical reporting.
• Support scale-up, quality, and regulatory alignment during development.

Skills

Formulation chemistry

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

ITW Car Care in Houston, TX, seeks a Junior R&D Chemist with a chemistry background to support formulation development and product innovation within a collaborative R&D team. You will execute experiments and evaluate performance while helping translate consumer insights into robust formulations.

This hands-on lab role offers growth opportunities and exposure to new product development, working with Brand, Packaging, Process Engineering, and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.