Senior R&D Chemist

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. seeks an experienced R&D Chemist to lead coating formulations from concept through scale-up. You will evaluate materials, run lab trials, and support new product launches in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes 1K/2K coating experience, FTIR testing, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 15+ years of R&D formulation experience.
• Strong background in coatings formulation.
• Experience with 1K and 2K coating formulations.
• Experience with FTIR and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of QMS, DOE, and SPC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize solvent and water-based coating formulations.
• Create new products and improve existing formulations for performance, quality, and cost.
• Scale products from the lab to manufacturing while supporting production trials.
• Evaluate raw materials including polymers, additives, solvents, and resins.
• Conduct product testing, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Coatings formulation

R&D leadership

Lab-to-production scaling

FTIR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

DOE methods

QMS

SPC

FTIR

Job description

$80,000-$100,000 (Based on Experience)

Are you an experienced R&D Chemist with a passion for developing innovative coating formulations? Our client is looking for a hands-on chemist to lead product development, improve existing formulations, and support new product launches in a growing manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize solvent and water-based coating formulations.
• Create new products and improve existing formulations for performance, quality, and cost.
• Scale products from the lab to manufacturing while supporting production trials.
• Evaluate raw materials including polymers, additives, solvents, and resins.
• Conduct product testing, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and cross-functional projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
• 15+ years of R&D formulation experience
• Strong background in coatings formulation
• Experience with 1K and 2K coating formulations
• Experience with FTIR and laboratory testing
• Knowledge of QMS, DOE, and SPC methodologies

• Polymer chemistry experience
• Experience scaling formulations from lab to production

If you're looking to join a company where you'll have a direct impact on product innovation and development, we'd love to hear from you!