Chemist (F/m/d)

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds and related processing aids, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic and wood composite industries.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop new and improved products to meet customer demands in a rapid and timely manner.
- Work closely with Sales to develop and recommend products, during field trial and customer complaint that may require travelling to customer site as and when needed.
- Assist manufacturing operations in the development and implementation of new/modified production methods to improve quality and increase profitability.
- Prepare and analyse field samples to aid product-line chemists and Technical Service/Sales in providing the customer with timely responses to their needs.
- Perform separation procedures to qualify and quantify the composition of competitive products obtained by Sales.
- Effectively interface with suppliers in identifying and qualifying new raw materials.
- Organise and summarise work in the form of technical reports.
- Maintain lab 5S, and ensure safe workplace, follow compliance as per company norms and local authority.
- Characterise, handle, label, and inspect hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- 10 to 12 years of experience in a Multi National Company.
- Master’s degree in chemistry or related field including formulation techniques.
- Working knowledge of lubricants and surface chemistry.
- Knowledge of Synthetic organic chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, electronic literature research and scientific software (i.e. ChemDraw, SciFinder, Belstein).

Some of your Benefits

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Health insurance

Diversity & Inclusion

Sustainability & Social Commitment

Personal development

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.