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Job Description

Senior Research Scientist-Analytical ChemistryResponsibilities

  • Utilize techniques such as FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), and thermal analysis to analyze and interpret data 
  • Create innovative solutions by means of advanced materials characterization working with polymers, emulsions, asphalt, and fuels, 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 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
  • Consults with other scientists in the planning and conducting of a study, in the analysis of data, and the interpretation of findings, organizes and manages all statistical aspects of successful research projects

Qualifications

  1. 10+ years with industrial experience and PhD in Chemistry or 15+ years with industrial experience and a MS degree.
  2. Comprehensive scientific knowledge, experience in advanced material science characterization and analytical chemistry
  3. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in GPC, FTIR, NMR, and thermal analysis
  4. Experience with method validation, transfer, and stability testing
  5. Experience handling hazardous waste and knowledge of hazardous waste classifications is preferred
  6. 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