Chemist Jobs in Wisconsin
Chemist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like SC Johnson, MilliporeSigma, and Lands' End anchor steady demand for analytical, quality control, and formulation chemists. The market serves a broad range of experience levels, from entry-level lab technicians stepping into chemistry roles to senior research scientists leading product development. Wisconsin's strong manufacturing and consumer goods sectors keep hiring active year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?
Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that are in each of those products!
Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Associate Chemist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into KitPackers, LLC, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. This is a 100% on-site role at our facility in Germantown.
Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!
KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team!
This role works with internal and external customers to generate design plans and completes raw material qualifications, validates properties of new products, reformulates and supports current products, and creates new product formulations. It also assists with transfer of products through the commercialization process.
Responsibilities
- Works directly with sales force and customers to collect application targets
- Maintains positive customer relationships, creates plans, and commits timelines to customers and sales team
- Leads projects with formulation direction from senior team members
- Prepares new product formulations to the design criteria specified by customers with a primary focus on modifications of existing products
- Analyzes products using laboratory instruments, procedures, and test methods
- Documents all laboratory plans, processes, and results in electronic laboratory notebook
PERKS & BENEFITS
As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional related work experience
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field is required
- Strong focus on customers with ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations
- Responds promptly to customer needs while soliciting customer feedback to improve service
- Continuously pursues training and development opportunities to improve technical skills
- Observes safety and security procedures to identify and report on potentially unsafe conditions
- Demonstrated ability to use lab equipment and materials properly
#KPRL #Chemist #Formulation #Adhesives #Chemistry
Job Description:
What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?
Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that are in each of those products!
Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Associate Chemist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into KitPackers, LLC, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. This is a 100% on-site role at our facility in Germantown.
Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!
KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits, competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team!
This role works with internal and external customers to generate design plans and completes raw material qualifications, validates properties of new products, reformulates and supports current products, and creates new product formulations. It also assists with transfer of products through the commercialization process.
Responsibilities
- Works directly with sales force and customers to collect application targets
- Maintains positive customer relationships, creates plans, and commits timelines to customers and sales team
- Leads projects with formulation direction from senior team members
- Prepares new product formulations to the design criteria specified by customers with a primary focus on modifications of existing products
- Analyzes products using laboratory instruments, procedures, and test methods
- Documents all laboratory plans, processes, and results in electronic laboratory notebook
PERKS & BENEFITS
As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional related work experience
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field is required
- Strong focus on customers with ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations
- Responds promptly to customer needs while soliciting customer feedback to improve service
- Continuously pursues training and development opportunities to improve technical skills
- Observes safety and security procedures to identify and report on potentially unsafe conditions
- Demonstrated ability to use lab equipment and materials properly
#KPRL #Chemist #Formulation #Adhesives #Chemistry
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- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related science field
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, or spectroscopy
- Proficiency in data analysis, laboratory documentation, and standard operating procedure compliance
- Experience in a regulated environment such as food, pharma, or industrial manufacturing
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices and quality management systems like ISO or cGMP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting results to cross-functional teams
Chemist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemist in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a chemist in most private-sector roles. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science, followed by entry-level laboratory work in one of the state's manufacturing, food science, or pharmaceutical companies. Pursuing American Chemical Society certification can strengthen your candidacy, and graduate degrees open doors to research and senior positions at institutions like the University of Wisconsin system.
How much do chemists make in Wisconsin?
Chemists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $78,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,020 for the lowest 10% to over $109,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chemists in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin chemist roles are posted by MilliporeSigma, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Clean Harbors and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's consumer goods, specialty chemicals, and food manufacturing industries mean demand is spread across both large multinationals and regional producers throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most chemist jobs?
Milwaukee, Germantown, and Wisconsin account for the largest share of chemist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of manufacturing and life sciences employers, Madison draws heavily from university-affiliated research and biotech, and Green Bay's food processing and packaging industries support consistent demand for quality and analytical chemists.
Are there remote chemist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Most chemistry work requires physical access to laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials, which limits remote options compared to desk-based fields. About 0% of chemist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in regulatory affairs, technical writing, or data-focused quality roles rather than bench science.
How can I get hired as a chemist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for laboratory technician or quality control associate roles, which large Wisconsin manufacturers in food, plastics, and consumer goods regularly fill with recent graduates. Companies like SC Johnson and regional food processors in the Fox Valley run internship and new-grad programs designed for candidates without full-time experience. A degree in chemistry paired with undergraduate lab coursework or a co-op placement is typically enough to compete for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to chemist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to chemist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employer without any intermediary steps.
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