Senior Applications Chemist – Cleaning Systems & Coatings

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

R&D career growth

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Applications Chemist to lead detergent and wash additive development for our appliances. You will drive formulation testing, performance evaluation, and coatings integration with engineering teams to ensure reliability and consumer satisfaction.

You will apply expertise in surfactant chemistry, analytical methods, and regulatory awareness to optimize cost/performance, support environmental compliance, and troubleshoot field issues across product

Formación

• Master’s in chemistry; Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with significant related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in detergent formulation and cleaning chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of surfactants, builders, enzymes, polymers, and specialty additives used in detergents and wash additives.
• Hands-on expertise with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, spectroscopy, titration, etc).
• Excellent problem-solving, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated passion for teamwork. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the evaluation and development of residential dishwasher and laundry detergents and wash additives.
• Collaborate with detergent and ingredient manufacturers to balance cost and performance.
• Support regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and conduct laboratory and appliance-based performance testing to validate cleaning efficacy and durability.
• Partner with engineering teams to align detergents and additives with appliance features and wash cycles.
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot field issues and address customer feedback.
• Assist coatings consultants across powder, pre-paint, wet paint, PVD, electroplating, and graphics.
• Collaborate on specifications and methods for coatings technology and supplier root-cause resolution.

Conocimientos

Detergent formulation

Surfactant chemistry

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

Master’s in chemistry

Bachelor’s in chemistry

Herramientas

HPLC

GC-MS

Spectroscopy

Titration

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Applications Chemist to join our R&D team. This role will lead the development, testing, and optimization of detergent and wash additive formulations tailored to our appliances. The role will also support the development and evaluation of appearance finishes and coatings in our products. The ideal candidate has a strong background in surfactant chemistry, material compatibility, and consumer product performance, with a passion for innovation and learning.

• Lead the evaluation and establishment of residential automatic dishwasher and laundry detergents, as well as other consumable wash additives, including machine cleaners, fabric softeners, and rinse agents.
• Collaborate with detergent and ingredient manufacturers to achieve the best cost/performance balance across formulations and form factors.
• Navigate the competitive landscape regarding performance, intellectual property, and claims to inform product positioning and differentiation.
• Develop and conduct laboratory and appliance-based performance testing to validate cleaning efficacy, residue control, dish care, fabric care, user safety, and machine-part compatibility and durability.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure the design of detergents and additives aligns with appliance features, wash cycles, and long-term reliability.
• Support regulatory and environmental compliance, including safety certifications and sustainability initiatives (e.g., eco-labels, biodegradable claims).
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot field issues and address customer feedback regarding detergent and additive performance.
• Assist business product lines as coatings consultants, covering options such as powder, pre-paint, wet paint, PVD, electroplating, and graphics.
• Collaborate on all specifications and methods for appliance coatings technology.
• Serve as a technical resource for coatings processes and supplier root cause resolution.

Required:

• Master’s in chemistry; Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with significant related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in detergent formulation and cleaning chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of surfactants, builders, enzymes, polymers, and specialty additives used in detergents and wash additives.
• Hands-on expertise with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, spectroscopy, titration, etc).
• Excellent problem-solving, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated passion for teamwork. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in competitive benchmarking, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property considerations.
• Demonstrated experience in consumer goods development.