Analytical Chemist

Michelin is hiring!

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THE OPPORTUNITY 

We have an immediate opening in Greenville, South Carolina for an Analytical Chemist whose responsibilities include contributing to the development, adaptation, and industrialization of chemical or physical measurements and methods.  The applicant will apply various analytical instruments to deliver quality results for research, development, and manufacturing. Experience in FTIR and HPLC analysis desired. 

Situated in Greenville, South Carolina, the sprawling Michelin Americas Research Center (MARC) campus is home to approximately 650 talented employees, including materials researchers, product designers, scientists, engineers, test technicians and individuals in a variety of support roles. 

Our team contributes to crafting, testing, and industrializing the innovative products that earn Michelin’s deserving place as one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Analytical Testing: Perform a diverse set of primary and advanced analytical testing using equipment like FTIR, HPLC, GC, SEM, and other chemical techniques. 

• Provide well written documentation, data review and reporting. 

• Follow current methods, develop new methods, write standard operating procedures, and conduct characterization studies to ensure method performance. 

• Work collaboratively with other members of the team, as well as other cross-functional teams to ensure results meet project time and quality expectations. 

• Perform all activities in accordance with safety policies and requirements, including wearing necessary and appropriate protective equipment. 

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment 

• Work with other departments to resolve quality issues. 

• Lead/Participate in quality planning for products, materials, processes, and methods. 

• Draw logical conclusions based on in depth analysis of samples, data and information. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING 

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Material/Polymer Science, or related scientific field and 1-5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills. 

• Strong analytical chemistry skills, including attention to detail and data accuracy. 

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, SEM, HPLC, GC, using various software packages. 

• Capable of safely handling and disposing of chemicals. 

• Excellent use of scientific method, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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