Chemist II

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Some of your Benefitsarrow_right

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Education Reimbursement

Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

location_on Howell, MI

On-Site

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The role of our Chemist is to develop new products and improve existing technology, and/or perform analytical methods and interpret their results as needed to satisfy all analytical requests from Chem-Trend worldwide R&D operations. Provide technical support to customers, Sales, Plant Operations, QA/QC, and Purchasing.

Chemist II

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Develop new and improved products to meet customer demands in a rapid manner.
• Interact with suppliers to identify and qualify raw materials.
• Provide technical support to all company departments including Sales, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality Control.
• Support Technical Sales by attending product trials at customer sites.
• Create detailed technical reports by organizing and summarizing work.
• Characterize, handle, label, inspect, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced technical staff.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience, including product development and formulation.
• Knowledge in polymers, lubricants, coatings, emulsions, and surface chemistry.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Wood & Paper industry knowledge a plus.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Additional Informationarrow_right

Breanna Ford

+1 517 545 7919

bford@chemtrend.com

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