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Research Chemist II

Quanex is looking for a Research Chemist II to join our team located in Akron, Ohio.

Summary

This position will work with a team to develop and commercialize new products and improve existing products and processes.

We Offer You:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment


What 's attractive about the Research Chemist II position:

  • Will have an impact on the success of the company.
  • Visibility and access to senior leaders within the company.
  • Growth Potential
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment


What 's attractive about the Research Chemist II:

  • Formulate new products for existing business or new opportunities
  • Conduct assigned research projects
  • Search literature, patents and survey's expertise in-house for technical solutions and options
  • Collect and summarizes data and writes summary reports
  • Able to present detailed results of work in an organized manner to teams and internal groups
  • Understand customer/product requirements and apply understanding to tasks/projects
  • Proficient in basic laboratory experimental methods
  • Familiar with Basic Experimental Design and analysis of results


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Macro-Molecular Science or related field of study.
  • 2 - 6 years of experience in product development or improvement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for recording, organizing and graphical analysis of data
  • Familiar with word processor, email, and PowerPoint type software


The salary range for this position is $69,900 to $87,000 w/ bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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Research Chemist II

Quanex
Akron, OH
Full Time
Bachelor's
USD 69,900.00 - 87,000.00 per year

Published on 04/24/2026

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