Sr. Researcher

Sr. Researcher

At Nouryon our global team 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 Sr. Researcher position is an exciting opportunity for earlycareer chemists who are eager to learn experiment and explore. Youll join the Product Chemistry group and contribute to the design synthesis and characterization of polymers and surfactants that support new product development across multiple application areas.

Rather than expecting deep specialization on day one were looking for someone with a curious mind strong scientific fundamentals and a passion for handson experimentation. Youll work closely with experienced scientists gaining exposure to different business lines product families and customer needs.

As part of our rotational development experience youll have the opportunity to explore multiple application fields collaborate with crossfunctional teams and build a broad understanding of how chemistry drives innovation across our portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a technical expert while contributing meaningful work from the start.

In your future role as Senior Researcher you will

• Contribute to the design and execution of laboratory experiments that explore new polymer and surfactant structures aligned with customer and market needs bringing a curious and proactive mindset to proposing ideas and testing hypotheses.
• Support the development and optimization of polymer structures and synthetic routes including feasibility assessments and earlystage scaleup considerations while learning from senior scientists and taking initiative to deepen your understanding.
• Participate in technologytransfer activities by helping identify potential scaleup risks and contributing chemistrybased solutions as your experience grows.
• Provide handson support to pilotplant or manufacturing teams during new product startups including assisting with troubleshooting and proactively flagging observations or deviations.
• Contribute to intellectualproperty generation through data packages inventiondisclosure inputs and creative problemsolving.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional partners (applications marketing regulatory analytical operations) to understand how chemistry connects to product performance customer needs and business strategysupported by rotational exposure across different application fields and product lines.
• Maintain highquality laboratory documentation and uphold strong safety and 5S practices taking initiative to improve workflows and lab organization.
• Prepare clear concise technical summaries and share results with project teams building confidence in communicating scientific findings.
• Manage a mix of shortterm experiments and longerterm research activities with increasing independence demonstrating proactive ownership of your work and learning path.
• Travel occasionally (10%).

We believe you bring

Education

Masters or PhD in Chemistry

Experience

05 years of relevant experience

Competencies

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop and characterize new polymer or surfactant structures
• Strong understanding of structureproperty relationships and their impact on performance
• Support optimization of synthetic routes including feasibility assessments and early-stage scale-up considerations
• Participate in technology transfer activities and understand how lab-scale chemistry translates to pilot plant and manufacturing environments
• Troubleshoot experimental challenges with guidance from senior scientists
• Collaborate cross-functionally with applications analytical marketing regulatory and operations teams
• Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation safety practices and 5S standards
• Prepare technical summaries and present findings to project teams
• Contribute to invention disclosures and intellectual property development
• Manage both short-term experiments and long-term research programs while developing project management skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally (10%)

Preferred

• Experience with polysaccharides siloxanes silicon-based polymers or surfactants
• Exposure to pilot plant or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with structured project frameworks such as Stage Gate

Technical Skills

• Strong foundational knowledge in organic or polymer chemistry
• Hands-on experience with synthesis and characterization techniques including NMR IR GPC GC LC MS microscopy and wet chemistry
• Ability to analyze data draw conclusions and communicate results effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Curiosity creativity and interest in understanding how structure influences performance
• Willingness to learn from others and take on new challenges

Compensation Information

The hiringsalaryrange for this position ranges from$88000 to $125600 although individuals may eventually progress through thepayscale in this role up to$ compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individuals qualifications experience skills and applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Employees (and their families) will be eligible for medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in our companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and the mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year.

Have we got your interest

This is a permanent onsite position on a full-time basis reporting to the 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

Explore careers and life at Nouryon

If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team 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. Nouryon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans (M/F/D/V)

Application details

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About Nouryon: We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Industries worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper plastics building materials food pharmaceuticals and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history the dedication of our 10000 employees and our shared commitment to business growth strong financial performance safety sustainability and innovation we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka Dissolvine Trigonox and Berol.