Senior Formulation Chemist: Cost-Effective Product Dev

Quaker Houghton; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Savings plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a chemist to drive formulation changes, material substitutions, and cost-optimization alongside R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, high-quality products. The role includes development of incremental products, rigorous lab testing, documentation, and scale-up support for pilot runs and production shifts.

You will collaborate with procurement and technical service to implement changes smoothly while pursuing continuous efficiency and sustainability improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 2–7 years of experience in formulation, product development, or applied chemistry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results on time.

Responsibilities

• Formulation Adjustments — Modify existing formulations to improve performance, reduce cost, or address supply-chain changes.
• Raw Material Qualification — Evaluate alternative suppliers, test new raw materials, and ensure compatibility with existing products.
• Simple Product Development — Develop incremental or derivative products based on customer needs or market gaps.
• Lab Testing & Validation — Conduct performance testing, stability studies, and application evaluations.
• Documentation — Maintain formulation records, test reports, and SOPs in compliance with internal quality systems.
• Scale-Up Support — Assist manufacturing teams during pilot runs and production scale-ups.
• Troubleshooting — Investigate formulation issues, quality deviations, or customer complaints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with procurement, operations, and technical service to ensure smooth implementation of formulation changes.
• Continuous Improvement — Identify opportunities to streamline formulations, reduce complexity, or improve sustainability.

Skills

Formulation changes

Raw-material evaluation

Application testing

Performance validation

Project management

Education

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

Job description

Quaker Houghton seeks a chemist to drive formulation changes, material substitutions, and cost-optimization alongside R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, high-quality products. The role includes development of incremental products, rigorous lab testing, documentation, and scale-up support for pilot runs and production shifts.

You will collaborate with procurement and technical service to implement changes smoothly while pursuing continuous efficiency and sustainability improvements