Job description

The Formulation Chemist will formulate new products and compare and evaluate chemical/physical properties and performance characteristics of metalworking fluids, old/new coatings, rust preventatives, and cleaner/degreasers.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct research to enhance product line and fill in voids in product portfolio while reducing costs
• Prepare samples of R&D formulas and conduct tests to help develop, improve and customize products to meet customer requirements and record test data to determine QC specifications
• Compile and organize reports to track new product development work, competitive sample analyses, field sample reports, CofAs and related documents
• Conduct stability studies on formulations
• Evaluate technologies brought from third parties
• Change existing formulations to improve product cost
• Participate in team driven activities to facilitate ongoing production improvements or new product development projects
• Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated product
• Create project timelines in accordance with marketing priorities, set milestones/critical path, and ensure on time project completion
• Establish guidelines and criteria for acceptance and testing of chemical raw-materials in finished blends
• Complete lab testing as required including assisting with QC, technical service, and other projects

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update lab files/records including R&D Technical Reports and customer Technical Service Reports for routine samples and Lab work requests.
• Stock and maintain lab equipment, reagents, glassware, pH buffers, titration solutions and other lab supplies and keep glassware and laboratory bench clean and organized.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; informing supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Collect, label, organize and store all lab samples including raw materials, batch retain samples, competitive product samples and samples of experimental raw materials. Monthly inspect batch retain samples and report any concentrate stability problems

Who You'll Be Working With:

• Reporting to Technical Director
• Lab Technicians
• Personnel across departments

Requirements:

• Prior experience in formulation

Benefits:

• 401(k) + Company Match
• Performance reviews annually
• Advancement Opportunities
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Vision & Dental Benefits
• Medical Benefits

Our Values:

• Considerate - We treat others the way we want to be treated!
• Customer Needs - We are business to take care of our customers.
• Continuous Improvement - We are motivated by the challenge of getting better every day personally & professionally
• Cash Flow - We generate cash flow that supports our independence and growth.
• Community - We support the communities where we live and work.
• Common Sense - We use our intuition and past experience to make the right decision. Safety First

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Do you have formulation experience? If yes, with what products?

Work Location: In person

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