Rolling Lubricant Product Development Chemist

TotalEnergies Group; Rockingham (NC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Marketing USA is seeking a laboratory-focused professional to develop, test, and improve metalworking and rolling lubricant products in a fast-paced lab environment in Rockingham, NC.

You will partner with Product Development, Quality Control, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, and EHS to meet business goals, while interacting with suppliers and customers to drive product development and problem-solving. Competitive compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a scientific field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related).
• 1–2 years of lab, product development, quality, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of chemistry principles and lab testing techniques.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced lab focused on development, testing, and improvement of metalworking and rolling lubricant products.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality Control, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, and EHS to support business objectives.
• Interact with suppliers and customers to support product development and problem-solving.
• Contribute to innovation, product performance improvements, and new testing methods.
• Provide technical assistance for manufacturing and customer applications.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation while protecting confidential information.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing trials; troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Analyze laboratory data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all activities.
• Document findings and maintain records per company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

TotalEnergies Marketing USA is seeking a laboratory-focused professional to develop, test, and improve metalworking and rolling lubricant products in a fast-paced lab environment in Rockingham, NC.

You will partner with Product Development, Quality Control, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, and EHS to meet business goals, while interacting with suppliers and customers to drive product development and problem-solving. Competitive compensation applies.