Senior R&D Chemist

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!