Quaker Houghton

Chemical Manufacturing

1001-5000

France

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

The **Development Chemist for the IKV Tribologie Quaker Houghton Grease manufacturing site** will be focused on improving our products in order to meet customer needs, solve application problems and staying up to date on new market trends such as increasing sustainable sourcing, new technology applications and whatever comes next.

 **Join us to innovate together for a better tomorrow!**

## Tasks

 **What will you do?** 

*   Develop and improve Grease formulations, focused on meeting customer needs such as enhancing performance, safety and quality improvement.
*   Carry out all lab work necessary for tests, benchmarking and determinations, in order to answer questions and provide new solutions to customers as well as perform customer requested product analysis.
*   Participate in product development projects as part of an experienced team and in cooperation with all involved parties such as Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial.
*   Communicate results to management and peers to contribute towards R&D knowledge sharing.

## Requirements

**What do we look for?** 

*   **Experience:** Previous working experience in a similar role, ideally within the chemical sector such as lubricants, greases, oils, coatings or other surface science related subjects.
*   All necessary product training is provided upon onboarding by our senior Development Chemist team.
*   Ideal opportunity for someone who is motivated to work with both chemical & physicochemical matters and with a good balance between benchwork, theoretical work and shop floor interaction.

*   **Education:** Chemistry related higher education studies. Interest or background in physical/organic chemistry, colloid chemistry and/or metallurgy.

*   **Language skills**: English and French at a professional level are required.

*   **Soft skills:** Fast learner, pragmatic, growth mind-set, good communicator and influencer, team player and intrinsic curiosity in the soft skills.
*   High safety consciousness is a must. Safety is at the core of our culture.

## Benefits

 **What’s in it for you?** 

*   Bonus program.
*   Annual paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
*   Full training from a team of senior experts passionate about innovation and a company that fuels that passion.
*   Access to real career growth opportunities in R&D, Product Application or other related areas of interest.
*   QH University: Continuous training programs for all seniority levels.
*   Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion & other DEI and Sustainability initiatives.

**Who are we?** 

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values:

*   Live Safe
*   Act with integrity
*   Exceed Customer Expectations
*   Drive Results
*   Embrace Diversity
*   Do Great Things Together

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

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At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
The Development Chemist for the IKV Tribologie Quaker Houghton Grease manufacturing site will be focused on improving our products in order to meet customer needs, solve application problems and staying up to date on new market trends such as increasing sustainable sourcing, new technology applications and whatever comes next.
 Join us to innovate together for a better tomorrow!
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
 What will you do? 
<ul>
<li>Develop and improve Grease formulations, focused on meeting customer needs such as enhancing performance, safety and quality improvement.</li>
<li>Carry out all lab work necessary for tests, benchmarking and determinations, in order to answer questions and provide new solutions to customers as well as perform customer requested product analysis.</li>
<li>Participate in product development projects as part of an experienced team and in cooperation with all involved parties such as Operations, Supply Chain &amp; Commercial.</li>
<li>Communicate results to management and peers to contribute towards R&amp;D knowledge sharing.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
What do we look for? 
<ul>
<li>Experience: Previous working experience in a similar role, ideally within the chemical sector such as lubricants, greases, oils, coatings or other surface science related subjects.
</li>
<li>All necessary product training is provided upon onboarding by our senior Development Chemist team.
</li>
<li>Ideal opportunity for someone who is motivated to work with both chemical &amp; physicochemical matters and with a good balance between benchwork, theoretical work and shop floor interaction.
</li>
<li>Education: Chemistry related higher education studies. Interest or background in physical/organic chemistry, colloid chemistry and/or metallurgy.
</li>
<li>Language skills: English and French at a professional level are required.
</li>
<li>Soft skills: Fast learner, pragmatic, growth mind-set, good communicator and influencer, team player and intrinsic curiosity in the soft skills.
</li>
<li>High safety consciousness is a must. Safety is at the core of our culture.
</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
 What’s in it for you? 
<ul>
<li>Bonus program.</li>
<li>Annual paid volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.</li>
<li>Full training from a team of senior experts passionate about innovation and a company that fuels that passion.</li>
<li>Access to real career growth opportunities in R&amp;D, Product Application or other related areas of interest.</li>
<li>QH University: Continuous training programs for all seniority levels.</li>
<li>Attractive Wellbeing, Women Inclusion &amp; other DEI and Sustainability initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Who are we? 
We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our values:
<ul>
<li>Live Safe</li>
<li>Act with integrity</li>
<li>Exceed Customer Expectations</li>
<li>Drive Results</li>
<li>Embrace Diversity</li>
<li>Do Great Things Together</li>
</ul>
Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

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