Location: Howell, MI, USA
Company: Chem Trend
Job Position: R&D Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Qualification:
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related field, Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of industrial experience preferred, including formulation and/or wet chemistry. Preferred background in silicones, metalworking, or lubrication.
- High level of technical expertise in surface science.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and meet target deadlines.
- Strong analytical skill to assess and interpret gathered data.
- Strong decision-making skills.
Job Responsibility:
Develop new and improved products for Chem-Trend worldwide in order to meet customer demands in a rapid and timely manner.
- Provide rapid and timely technical service, assisting Sales and customers.
- Identify and investigate potential areas of cost savings, product improvements, process efficiencies, and better Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
- Provide technical support to all company departments.
- Participate in development of new and existing technologies and programs.
- Effectively interface with suppliers in identifying and qualifying new raw materials.
- Organize and summarize work in the form of technical reports.
- Publish or present technical work as appropriate.
- Join and actively participate in professional technical societies.
- Characterize, handle, label, manifest, or inspect hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.