Job Description
HiFyve is hiring a Senior Chemist in the Manufacturing industry in Wichita, KS!
Salary: $105K $125K + 5% STIP Bonus
Shift: Days
Location: Wichita, KS
Benefits: Full benefits package
About the Role
This role leads formulation and testing of industrial lubricants, ensuring product performance, quality, and compliance while supporting R&D and cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities
Perform routine and advanced testing on products and raw materials
Design and implement SOPs for lab processes and manufacturing support
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
Coordinate equipment installations and major repairs with vendors
Analyze, validate, and report data in compliance with industry standards
Investigate deviations and ensure quality control procedures are followed
Provide technical leadership and training to junior staff and technicians
Develop and support laboratory training programs and safety practices
Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and quality teams
Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and results
Build and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
Participate in industry organizations (ASTM, NLGI, STLE)
Support integration efforts and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemistry required (Masters preferred)
10+ years of laboratory experience (15+ years in lubricants preferred)
Strong expertise in formulations, testing, and industry standards
Experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting
Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced team members
Strong understanding of scientific methods and data analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with vendors and coordinating equipment installs/repairs
Public speaking or industry involvement is a plus
If youre interested, please apply!