Our client is seeking a highly motivated hands-on experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our innovative research and development team. Your expertise in the material science of polymers, emulsions, asphalt, and fuels will contribute to solving complex challenges and advance our material science capabilities.
Responsibilities
Utilize techniques such as FTIR, NMR, GPC, and thermal analysis to analyze and interpret data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Create innovative solutions using advanced materials characterization working with polymers, other complex matrices, and deformulation
Train and develop other scientists and engineers by providing technical, scientific, and user insight
Work well in a team setting to design and execute experiments to improve product quality and performance
Regularly report progress through team meetings and written communication
Deliver expertise and knowledge to the senior management team in research
Develop and validate analytical methods for raw material identification, product quality assessment, and stability testing
Contribute scientific and technical expertise to multiple project teams focused on various technical disciplines
Consult with other scientists in planning and conducting studies, data analysis, and the interpretation of findings, as well as organize and manage all statistical aspects of successful research projects
Qualifications
10+ years of industrial experience and PhD in Chemistry, or 15+ years of industrial experience and an MS degree
Comprehensive scientific knowledge, and experience in advanced material science characterization and analytical chemistry
Demonstrated hands-on expertise in GPC, FTIR, NMR, and thermal analysis
Strong material science and problem-solving skills
Experience with method validation, transfer, and stability testing
Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices
Creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions to new and ongoing business opportunities
Experience handling hazardous waste and knowledge of hazardous waste classifications is preferred
Direct hands-on experience with a range of material characterization techniques is a plus: CHNOS Analyzers, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Macro-TGA, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Flash Chromatography, Saturates-Asphaltenes-Resins-Aromatics (SARA) Analysis, Optical Microscopy (including hot stage microscopy), Acid Number Determination, Karl Fischer
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research and Science
Industries
Research Services
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