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Senior R&D Chemist

Contract Professionals, Inc.

  • Walled Lake, MI
  • Today
  • $80,000–$100,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Testingunmatched
  • Polymersunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product Testingunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched

Description

Senior R&D Chemist
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.
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
Preferred
  • 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!

Numbers & Facts

LocationWalled Lake, MI
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://www.cpijobs.com/

Benefits

401K, Life Insurance

About Company

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a global, service disabled veteran owned workforce solutions company, which specializes in finding engineering and IT employment opportunities for both civilians and military veterans.
With more than 37 years of industry experience, CPI is proud to represent the most inclusive, innovative and reputable Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the United States and select foreign countries.
CPI has received multiple awards for our exceptional service to military veterans, including several from the 101 Best and Brightest Place to Work for Committee, Local, Elite and National 2015 - 2018.
CPI was also honored to receive the prestigious Veteran Owned Business of the Year Award 2016 from the SBA, Michigan. In addition, CPI is proud to be named one of Crain’s Detroit Cool Places to Work for the third year in a row, placing in the top 20 each year 2016 - 2018.
To learn more about engineering and IT employment opportunities or to learn how CPI can help you solve your business challenges with specialized workforce solutions, please visit us today at www.cpijobs.com.

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