Lubricant Analytical Chemist - Method Development & Quality

Freudenberg Group; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a scientist to perform comprehensive analytical testing of materials and lubricants using advanced lab instruments. You will support Development and Quality with data interpretation and technical recommendations across regions, ensuring robust documentation and procedural compliance.

The role emphasizes developing new analytical methods, maintaining equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement within a global technology group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry or related fields (chemistry, polymer science).
• 3+ years in lubrication industry or analytical lab in chemical/petroleum manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining and overseeing laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, 14001, 21469 and cGMP; general lab best practices.
• Familiarity with SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, tribological and rheological testing using laboratory instruments.
• Investigate product, lubricant, and manufacturing issues using scientific and root cause analysis methods; provide technical support regionally.
• Prepare technical reports, document findings, and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support analytical service requests from sales, innovation teams, and external inquiries; provide timely data interpretation and technical recommendations.
• Assist development, revision, and implementation of laboratory procedures, inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support quality management system activities including non-conformances, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Manage laboratory supplies, maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Lead initiatives to develop new or custom analytical methods for tribological understanding.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory testing

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

Quality systems

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP spectroscopy

Titrations

IR spectroscopy

GC-MS

Spectrometers

SAP

Job description

Freudenberg Group seeks a scientist to perform comprehensive analytical testing of materials and lubricants using advanced lab instruments. You will support Development and Quality with data interpretation and technical recommendations across regions, ensuring robust documentation and procedural compliance.

The role emphasizes developing new analytical methods, maintaining equipment, and contributing to continuous improvement within a global technology group.