R&D Chemist – Industrial Fluids & Lubricants Lab

MÜNZING NORTH AMERICA; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MÜNZING NORTH AMERICA is seeking an R&D Chemist for Industrial Fluids and Lubricants to formulate, test, and support development of specialty additives. You will conduct standard lab work, record observations, and collaborate across teams to resolve process challenges and support scale-up of new products.

You will interact with customers, prepare technical presentations, and travel to the Bloomfield, NJ location for training, applying strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with 5+ years in R&D lab or applications
• Experience with industrial fluids and lubricants is desirable but not required
• Formulation experience is desirable but not required
• Experience presenting project results to customers is desirable but not required
• Experience troubleshooting in lab, manufacturing, and regulatory contexts
• Proficient with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation

Responsibilities

• Perform standard lab and application testing per procedures
• Record data accurately in digital notebook and spreadsheets
• Manage multiple development projects and timelines
• Communicate results and progress to supervisor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges
• Support manufacturing with scale-up of new products
• Identify and evaluate raw materials with procurement
• Present project updates to customers and site visits
• Participate in trade shows and technical presentations
• Travel to Bloomfield, NJ for training

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communications skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GPC

GC

FTIR

Job description

MÜNZING NORTH AMERICA is seeking an R&D Chemist for Industrial Fluids and Lubricants to formulate, test, and support development of specialty additives. You will conduct standard lab work, record observations, and collaborate across teams to resolve process challenges and support scale-up of new products.

You will interact with customers, prepare technical presentations, and travel to the Bloomfield, NJ location for training, applying strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic lab