Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

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.

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About the job

This Scientist/Senior Scientist role is a high-impact technical position within the Product Chemistry group at the Bridgewater Innovation Center. The successful candidate will serve as a subject-matter expert in polymer design synthesis and structureproperty relationships independently driving complex research programs that support new product development and process improvement across multiple application areas.

The role requires exceptional scientific depth strong experimental intuition and the ability to independently manage the technical execution of multi-step multi-variable projects. The Scientist/Senior Scientist will be responsible for designing new materials synthetic strategies solving complex chemistry and scale-up challenges generating intellectual property and delivering high-quality solutions and technical results with minimal supervision.

In your future role as Senior Scientist you will

• Independently conceive design and execute research programs focused on novel polymer and surfactant structures that address customer and market needs.
• Develop and optimize polymer structures and synthetic routes including feasibility assessment design and scale-up considerations.
• Serve as a technical expert during technology transfer identifying potential scale-up risks and proposing chemistry-based solutions.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing during startup of new products including troubleshooting process deviations.
• Generate intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (applications marketing regulatory analytical operations) as the primary technical chemistry expert on projects assigned.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory documentation and uphold best-in-class safety and 5S practices.
• Deliver clear concise technical reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Manage both short-term tactical experiments and long-term strategic technical programs with minimal supervision.
• Travel as needed (10%

We believe you bring

Education

• Masters degree in Chemistry
• Preferred- PhD Chemistry

Experience:

7-15 years of industrial experience

Competencies

• Expertlevel knowledge in polymer design synthesis and characterization with the ability to independently conceive plan and execute complex experimental programs.
• Strong command of structureproperty relationships and their translation into performance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot sophisticated chemistry and process issues including scaleup and technology transfer challenges.
• Proven track record of technical accomplishments (patents publications or commercialized technologies).
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple technical workstreams in alignment with direct manager.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and draw accurate and actionable conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting work presenting findings and collaborating with crossfunctional partners

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with polysaccharides siloxanes or siliconbased polymer chemistry.
• Experience supporting pilotplant or manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with structured project execution frameworks (e.g. StageGate) from a technical contributor perspective.
• Experience in surfactants and specialty chemicals

Skills

• Advanced organic and polymer synthesis including multistep routes and design of novel polymer architectures.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques such as NMR IR GC GPC LC MS microscopy and classical wet chemistry.
• Ability to develop or adapt analytical methods to characterize new materials in collaboration with the analytical department.
• Strong scientific writing skills for technical reports patent disclosures and data summaries.

Good to know

This is a permanent onsite position on a full-time basis reporting to Section Manager- Product Chemistry 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: look forward to receiving your application!

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AboutNouryon

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If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care cleaning paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic international diverse and proactive working environment.

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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

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A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.