Application Researcher (12743)
Application Researcher (12743)
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Application Researcher
At Nouryon our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you
About the job
The Nouryon Asphalt Applications Team operates globally and provides its customers with emulsifiers adhesion promoters and warm mix additives. These products are backed by first class technical support. The Asphalt business has many customers who depend on the technical support provided by suppliers. This position is for a detail-oriented asphalt specialist within the Asphalt group at the Bridgewater New Jersey Innovation Center of Nouryon. The Asphalt group provides expert technical support to asphalt customers and distributors creative solutions that meet changing customer needs regulatory constraints and sustainability goals support continued growth through successful product launches and lead the development of new products and internal continuous improvement activities.
Our goal is to deliver high-quality solutions promptly to meet customer needs according to business strategy and support the sales team in maintaining and growing the business
In your future role as Application Researcher you will
- Provide technical support for Nouryons asphalt chemicals business by performing in-house application testing of products for customers and to support the introduction of new products to meet industry and customer needs according to the business strategy.
- Conduct technical service and R&D laboratory work including planning sample preparation asphalt emulsification emulsion testing binder testing performance tests and rheological testing reformulation work analysis of results and other duties as assigned.
- Active participation in development of R&D projects and internal continuous improvement activities; Interact closely with other lab groups plant QC-labs Analytical and Synthesis.
- Maintains well-documented laboratory records including a laboratory notebook providing insightful project reports preparing monthly activities summaries and utilizing project database.
- Participate in customer visits as required and develop technical relationships with customers; interact closely with sales and marketing groups.
- Be prepared to travel to industry events job sites and customers if necessary (15%).
- Active participation in technical trainings for customers salespeople and distributors as needed.
- Maintenance and upkeep of laboratory instrumentation to assure best possible performance and reliability.
- Maintain laboratory hygiene.
- Maintain company safety standards and lives the company values.
We believe you bring
- The individual sought for this specific position will have a BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering MS and/or PhD is a plus within a minimum 1-5 years of experience in asphalt laboratory applications as well as the following:
- Proven hands-on experience in laboratory data collection and analyses from standard asphalt test methods like ASTM ISSA and AASHTO.
- Possess good communication skills enabling them to interact with sales team and customers and represents Nouryon in industry technical meetings and seminars always displaying professionalism and ethics.
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and projects in coordination with management.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and an eagerness to learn.
- Strong team player with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Drive for maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
- Inherent safety focus.
Good to know
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis reporting to Group Leader R&D Asphalt and based in Bridgewater NJ
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once its with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process visit:
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.
AboutNouryon
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We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents recruitment agencies or staffing companies.
Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
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What can Nouryon offer you
If you share our values and ambitions we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers shareholders and employees all over the world.
Application details
We welcome your online application via our website. Please use the apply button on this page.
A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.
Employment Type
Full Time
