Expert R+D (m/f/d) Lubricants

Development of new products, evaluation and analysis of existing raw materials, verification of products, implementation of training courses

Your tasks

  • Independent development of new and optimization of existing products, taking into account quality/customer requirements, profitability, future market development, legal and regulatory requirements, availability of raw materials and sustainability
  • Verification of developed and existing products as well as test support for customers
  • Evaluation and analysis of existing and new raw materials
  • Independent implementation of training courses for customers, trading partners and employees
  • Cross-departmental improvements to processes
  • Documentation of results according to specifications and preparation of reports
  • Carrying out test runs and test methods according to specifications, developing in-house methods and ensuring the operational readiness of laboratory equipment and testing machines
  • Entering and maintaining master data and recipes in the ERP system

Your profile

  • Degree in chemical engineering or comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in a comparable position in the chemical industry
  • Experience in the development of products in the assigned area as well as knowledge of
    relevant raw materials and suppliers
  • Independent way of working, innovative strength, ability to work in a team
  • Willingness to travel, assertiveness and strong analytical and communication skills
  • Confident handling of the MS Office package
  • Very good knowledge of German and English

We offer

  • An economically strong company with a high level of innovation and an exciting working environment
  • Remuneration according to the chemical industry pay scale: 37.5 hours/week, vacation and Christmas bonus, 30 vacation days, optional 5 additional days off per year, employer-financed pension plan and supplementary long-term care insurance, and much more.

Apply now

Apply now under the reference number HRV-24-041 by e-mail to

Your benefits

For tariff employees

Attractive remuneration according to chemical tariff

Company fitness program: 2 variants to choose from at low monthly fees

37.5 hours per week

Free use of our ZG company parking spaces & ideal public transport connections

Annual benefit: 100 % of a gross monthly salary (“13th salary“)
Vacation pay: €1,200 gross per calendar year

Company canteen: daily changing dishes

30 days vacation per calendar year
5 days “additional leave”, payout also possible

“Corporate Benefits” program: special conditions and attractive discounts for products/services from well-known providers

Company pension scheme: employer contribution min. 1,454.55 € per year
Supplementary long-term care insurance: €33.65 per month
Company doctor on site

Company events: e.g. summer party/Christmas party, open day, health day

We look forward to receiving your application

Please send your complete application documents, quoting the reference number HRV-24-041, your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations, by e-mail to bewerbung@zeller-gmelin.de. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.