Chemist I/II/III

Date: Mar 28, 2025

Location: Ann Arbor

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,

we are looking for you as a(n) Chemist I/II/III.

The Chemist I/II/III (for Pulp and Industrial Defoamer market)'s primary duties are:

Project based lab developments/testing/analysis on Silicone products/formulations for industries such as Pulp and paper, Oil & Gas, Food and Agro
Production and QA support: new product scale up, addressing a customer complaint or QA/process improvement of an existing product
Supporting the sales process: SF sample request; MAF/MOC, shelf-life extension; scrap request etc.
Lab maintenance: Keep lab in a professional manner; set up and maintain testing equipment, upgrade the lab as needed.
The Chemist I/II/III role requires up to 30% travel for customer visits and attending conferences/trade shows.

Position Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in organic/polymer chemistry is required. Masters and PhD in relevant topics are preferred.
Basic lab skills (organic and polymer synthesis or formulation) are required; We prefer candidates with experience with analytical tools such as NMR, GC-MS, SEC, AFM, particle size analyzer, etc. for evaluating materials.
Ability to learn new things quickly, a strong problem-solving and multi-tasking ability and mindset is required. Can analyze a technical issue thoroughly and find solution independently or with limited instruction.
Need to have ability to see/organize/summarize lab experiments and data into a precise lab report/presentation and draw proper conclusion. Statistical analysis and statistical design of experiment are highly preferred, but not necessary.
Good communication (oral and written) and team collaborations is required.
A good work ethic and self-drive attitude toward high standard is required. We can offer exceptional flexibility for the right hard working candidates.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 29089

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.