The Research & Development Chemist will support the Laboratory Department in developing formulation expertise while solving customer needs. The incumbent will work in a laboratory environment and have exposure to many different technologies including but not limited to industrial lubricants, sealants and thread compounds.
Essential Functions:
- Design experiments, prepare, apply, test, and troubleshoot various lubricants, sealants and thread compounds, as well as create specifications and requirements in the industrial market
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of lab work and results
- Present technical information and materials to peers inside and outside of the organization
- Interact with peer chemists, technicians, field sales/service, manufacturing teams and customers
- Work effectively in a collaborative team environment supporting current and future customers with their lubricant needs
- Create and manage formulations and instructions based on lab and production batch data
- Understanding of ASTM methods used for testing grease
- Add rework
- Work with QC team to have proper test specifications and methods.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Two years of experience with Grease Formulation
- Previous formulation and laboratory experience, working closely with customers and supporting their industrial lubrication, sealant, or thread compounds.
- Understanding of industrial lubricants
- Ability to effectively design industrial lubricants, sealants, and thread compounds
- Ability to work collaboratively across all functions internally and externally
- Strong oral and written communication skills
We recognize the importance of meaningful compensation and benefits in helping our employees care for themselves and their families. Whitmore provides competitive compensation packages and a range of benefits that contribute to the overall well-being of our team members.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Company paid Life insurance - 1 times annual salary.
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
- 401(k) additional profit sharing – up to 3%
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- UKG Wallet, choose when and how to get paid.
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, and place of residence or business.
