Senior Chemist – Paint Formulation & Field Support (Travel)

Goodwin Recruiting

Lansing (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Annual/merit bonuses
Comprehensive health coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Inclusive culture with events

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chemist to formulate, test, and analyze automotive paint products, with travel to customer sites to provide technical support and product expertise.

The role requires a Chemistry degree and 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with bilingual Spanish/English, strong documentation, and Excel proficiency. Travel up to 25% and PPE use are expected in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English).
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 25%).
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
  • Proficient with Excel.
  • Comfortable wearing PPE and respirator as needed.
  • Previous experience in QA/QC environments.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in formulation, testing, and analysis of paint products.
  • Travel to customer sites to support technical needs and provide product expertise.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all testing and quality procedures.
  • Utilize Excel to analyze and record lab data.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including consistent use of PPE and respirator when required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience
Bilingual Spanish/English
Excel proficient
Detail-oriented
Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

QA/QC protocols

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chemist to formulate, test, and analyze automotive paint products, with travel to customer sites to provide technical support and product expertise.

The role requires a Chemistry degree and 2+ years of manufacturing experience, with bilingual Spanish/English, strong documentation, and Excel proficiency. Travel up to 25% and PPE use are expected in a dynamic industrial environment.

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