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.

• 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.

• 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!