Research & Development Chemist

7 days ago

Richmond, California, United States CHT USA Inc. Full time

Join Our Team as an R&D Chemist

CHT USA is a global leader in high-performance silicone materials, and we're looking for a talented Research and Development Chemist to join our team at the Cassopolis facility. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you

At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participation in the first of the month after three months of employment, with a 3% company-paid contribution and full vesting from eligibility. We offer opportunities for growth, and we'd love to hear from you

Apply Today

As an R&D Chemist, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge silicone materials and processes. Your expertise will drive innovation through research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation. With occasional travel, you'll also represent our company at conferences, trade shows, and customer engagements.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop new silicone products and processes through research, synthesis, experimentation, and scale-up.
  • Conduct analysis and troubleshooting for existing products and processes.
  • Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare technical reports.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (HPLC, GC, FT-IR, particle size analysis).
  • Collaborate with internal teams and assist in plant operations for process improvements.
  • Support technical sales literature and investigate customer complaints.
  • Present research findings at technical conferences and trade shows.
  • Promote laboratory safety and compliance while suggesting improvements.

What You Bring:

  • MS in Chemistry (or equivalent) with 2+ years of R&D experience, or
  • BS in Chemistry (or equivalent) with 4+ years of R&D experience.
  • Experience in industrial silicone chemistry (siloxane synthesis, hydrosilylation, emulsification, polymerization) preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.
  • Effective organizational and time-management skills.
  • A team player with a proactive and humble attitude.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of materials innovation.
  • Work on challenging projects with opportunities to grow professionally.
  • Represent our company at technical conferences and trade shows.
  • Contribute to a collaborative culture that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Take the next step in your career and make an impact in the field of silicone materials development. Apply today and let's innovate together

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