Research & Development Chemist

Augment Professional Services

4d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to support product innovation and formulation development within the automotive chemicals and lubricant industry. This role will focus on developing, testing, and optimizing lubricant formulations, fuel additives, and automotive chemical products. The R&D Chemist will lead laboratory experiments, analyze formulation performance, and support the scale-up of new products from research through production. The role requires strong expertise in lubricant chemistry, additive technologies, and laboratory testing methodologies. This position will collaborate closely with laboratory technicians, quality assurance teams, and product development leadership to drive innovation and ensure that new products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in chemical product development or lubricant formulation
• Experience with automotive chemicals, fuel additives, or lubricant technologies
• Knowledge of ASTM testing procedures and laboratory testing standards
• Strong laboratory analytical skills and experience with instrumentation
• Experience documenting experiments and preparing technical reports
• Strong problem-solving and formulation optimization skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing engine oils, fuel treatments, or industrial lubricants
• Familiarity with tribology and lubricant performance testing
• Experience supporting product commercialization and scale-up
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to chemical products
• Experience working in automotive aftermarket or industrial chemical sectors

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, and optimizing lubricant formulations, fuel additives, and automotive chemical products.
• Leading laboratory experiments
• Analyzing formulation performance
• Supporting the scale-up of new products from research through production.
• Collaborating closely with laboratory technicians, quality assurance teams, and product development leadership to drive innovation and ensure that new products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level