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Job Description
Albemarle Corporation a global leader in advanced material for mobility energy connectivity and health is seeking an analytical chemist with industrial experience and expertise NMR spectroscopy.
This role will support Research and Technology (R&T) workstreams in new products customer applications and process development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of advanced NMR techniques in support of structural elucidation molecular dynamics studies and characterization of complex materials including but not limited to bromine & lithium chemical derivatives polymer catalysts & additives advanced bromine and lithium salts. The role involves interfacing with internal stakeholders collaboration within R&T and across other functions planning and executing method development activities providing thorough documentation and communicating results/findings. Excellent communication skills are important for the role. This position reports to the Analytical R&T Director and will be based at our Process Development Center in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
What You Will Do
Function as the key subject matter expert in NMR spectroscopy stay current with NMR technology/industry trends for implementation and mentor/train junior team members.
Design and execute NMR experiments (1D & 2D techniques multinuclear solution-state and solid-state data interpretation) for characterizing raw materials process intermediates and finished products.
Develop validate document NMR methods publish technical reports write SOPs and investigation reports in support of product & process development quality investigations and root cause analysis across all product lines.
Lead and coordinate analytical programs for new products customer applications and process development projects process analytical technologies collaborate across R&T Manufacturing Quality Product Stewardship to ensure analytical support meets goals.
Maintain and troubleshoot high-field NMR spectrometers to ensure reliability and compliance with internal quality and safety standards.
Develop and apply a strong technical knowledge of Albemarles products.
Maintain excellence in safety health and environment practices.
What You Bring
Required:
Advanced degree in Chemistry Materials Science or a related technical discipline with strong emphasis on NMR spectroscopy
At least 5 years of relevant industrial experience and proven expertise in interpreting complex NMR spectra data into actionable insights strong verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on expertise with high field spectrometers and low-field benchtop instruments advanced quantitative NMR techniques (solution-state) and proficiency in software packages i.e. TopSpin MNova NMRPipe Spartan Gaussian.
Knowledge of analytical method development validation transfer ASTM ISO and quality assurance familiar with common lab safety best practices
Strong critical thinking skills ability to work independently and in teams to prioritize and provide timely response to multiple parallel requests.
Preferred:
Ph. D in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Materials Science or a related technical discipline
Experience in both solution-state and solid-state NMR and other complimentary material characterization techniques
Experience in bromine & lithium chemical derivatives polymer catalysts & additives advanced bromine and lithium salts
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Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
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