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Senior R&D Chemist
Job Description
Walled Lake, MI
Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site
$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.
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
Preferred
- Polymer chemistry experience
- Experience scaling formulations from lab to production
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Ingersoll
Technical Recruiter
With over two decades dedicated to talent recruitment and staffing management within dynamic agency settings, Chris possesses extensive experience across diverse industries. Throughout her career, her primary focus has always been on prioritizing the delivery of high-quality staffing solutions.
Chris consistently strives to match the right talent with the right opportunities, ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from a seamless and mutually rewarding experience. This commitment to excellence has been the cornerstone of her approach in facilitating successful placements and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Chris's journey has sharpened her ability to handle intricate staffing needs while nurturing strong connections with clients and candidates. As always, she is committed to offering tailored solutions that contribute to organizational growth.