Senior Analytical Chemist – ICP/OES, IC & Corrosion Expert

C110 Quaker Chemical Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform ICP-OES/ICP-MS analysis, IC, wet chemistry, and corrosion testing on metal substrates and formulations. You will develop and refine methods, interpret complex data, and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure product reliability.

The role requires 2–7 years of hands-on experience, strong calibration and troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with ISO/GLP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2–7 years of hands-on experience with ICP-OES/ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, and wet chemical analysis.
• Experience in corrosion testing (SST/CCT) and SEM/EDS.
• Strong understanding of sample preparation, instrument calibration, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, metal finishing, water treatment, or materials testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• ICP Analysis — Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES/ICP-MS, including calibration, method optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Ion Chromatography — Conduct anion/cation analysis to support formulation control and impurity tracking.
• Wet Chemistry — Execute titrations, acid/base analysis, gravimetric tests, and classical chemical assays.
• Corrosion Testing — Conduct corrosion evaluations such as weight-loss testing, coupon exposure, electrochemical methods, and surface characterization.
• Sample Preparation — Prepare samples via digestion, dilution, filtration, and extraction following SOPs.
• Data Interpretation — Analyze results, identify trends or anomalies, and provide clear technical conclusions.
• Method Development — Develop and refine analytical and corrosion testing methods for new products and applications.
• Quality & Compliance — Maintain documentation, calibration logs, and adherence to ISO/GLP standards.
• Cross-Functional Support — Support R&D, manufacturing, and customer technical teams with analytical insights.
• Instrument Maintenance — Perform routine maintenance and coordinate vendor service when needed.
• SEM/EDS — Operating, capturing images, understanding of findings, preventive maintenance.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Instrument calibration

Sample preparation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

ICP-OES/ICP-MS

Ion Chromatography

Wet chemical analysis

SEM/EDS

Corrosion testing

Job description

Quaker Houghton is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform ICP-OES/ICP-MS analysis, IC, wet chemistry, and corrosion testing on metal substrates and formulations. You will develop and refine methods, interpret complex data, and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure product reliability.

The role requires 2–7 years of hands-on experience, strong calibration and troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with ISO/GLP standards.