Senior R&D Chemist
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Research/Development
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Materials Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, Quality Engineering
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!
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