Senior Chemist

About FUCHS:

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary Range:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Technical Services Senior Chemist / Group Leader will provide technical assistance in the operation and use of metalworking fluids and lubricants for the industrial segment of Fuchs Lubricants Co., with an eye toward maintaining both internal and external customer satisfaction. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilization of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), in conjunction with global colleagues.
• Supervise, develop & mentor technical service technicians.
• Generate data and/or prepare technical reports on non-routine troubleshooting requests for both internal & external customers
• Collaborate with sales representatives/teams on troubleshooting and other customer-focused activities.
• Maintain acceptable turnaround times for routine and non-routine analyses.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining work instructions and testing protocols.
• Support & maintenance of laboratory equipment.  Maintain training program for laboratory equipment, where applicable.
• Ensure safety protocols and environmental compliance.

• Implement and prioritize 6S protocols to enhance laboratory organization, safety, and efficiency.

• Collaboration with QC and R&D departments to address customer issues and product development.

WHAT WE EXPECT

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic knowledge of wet chemistry.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with a positive and constructive attitude.

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial laboratory experience.
• Experience with XRF, autotitrators, manual titrations, quenchometers, viscometers, Karl Fischer, flash point.
• Experience with metalworking fluids (coolants, cleaners, rust inhibitors, forming fluids).
• Field support and technical service experience.
• Ability to think outside-the-box.
• Laboratory Information Management Software Experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access). Experience with SAP a plus.
• Leadership skills to include coaching, mentoring, training, etc.

These are your benefits:

Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. 

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!