# R&D Chemist

**Company**: Fuchs Lubricants Co.
**Location**: Harvey, IL
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $65,000 to $70,000
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Chemist to join our Industrial Forming R&D group. As a key member of our team, you will support the formulation, testing, and improvement of forming fluids and lubricants for industrial forming applications.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or a Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in a technical role. A degree in Chemistry is preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing laboratory blends and conducting physical, chemical, and performance testing of forming fluids and raw materials using established procedures and agreed test plans.

- Recording and summarizing experimental results, identifying trends or unexpected findings, and discussing conclusions and next steps with the project lead.

- Supporting formulation improvements and investigations of product or manufacturing issues; contributing ideas and evaluating raw materials with guidance.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience, along with an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, 401(k), life insurance, LTD, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Basic knowledge of chemical concepts, laboratory procedures, and testing; willingness to develop expertise in forming fluid formulations and raw materials.

- Ability to conduct hands-on laboratory experiments safely and systematically, following established procedures and seeking guidance for unfamiliar or complex work.

- Accurate record keeping and technical documentation skills, including a well-organized laboratory notebook and traceable experimental results.

- Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to use a systematic approach to routine technical problems and communicate findings clearly.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including Excel for organizing data and preparing charts; willingness to learn digital R&D tools.

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## Skills

### Required
- chemical concepts
- laboratory procedures
- testing
- Microsoft Office programs

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in STEM
- degree in Chemistry

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