What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research & Development Chemist position at CHT USA Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior R&D Chemist!
CHT USA is a global leader in high-performance materials, and we’re looking for a skilled Senior Research and Development Chemist to join our team at the Cassopolis facility. If you're an initiative-taking leader with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you!
At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participation in the first of the month after three months of employment, with a 3% company-paid contribution and full vesting from eligibility. We offer opportunities for growth, and we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today!
As a Senior R&D Chemist, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge silicone materials and processes. Your expertise will drive innovation through research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation. With occasional travel, you’ll also represent our company at conferences, trade shows, and customer engagements.
What You’ll Do :
- Design and implement product and process improvements.
- Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks to document experiments and results.
- Develop and execute experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports.
- Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments for optimal performance.
- Write technical papers, standards, and specifications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create technical sales literature and support quality assurance efforts.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints or product issues.
- Promote laboratory safety and compliance while suggesting improvements.
- Present research findings at conferences and trade shows.
- Engage in trade organizations, steering committees, and regulatory initiatives.
What You Bring :
Ph.D. in Chemistry (or related field) with a focus on silicones preferred, or
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
Why Join Us?
Take the next step in your career and make an impact in the field of silicone materials development. Apply today and let’s innovate together!
