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Chemist III

Requisition ID:  6246
Location: 

Naugatuck, CT, US, 06770

Business Unit / Group Function:  Lubricant Additives Business
Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Intermediate

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

Job Highlights

 Identify complex systems in support of Factory Service, Technical Customer Support, R&D function, and EHS regulatory activities.  Strong focus on Plastics Additives (PLA) business support, particularly plant troubleshooting for El Dorado, and next generation Emerald Innovation 4000 / BASF project support.

Main Responsibilities include:

  • Next Generation Emerald Innovation R&D Project.
  • PLA Factory Support and General PLA R&D Support.
  • Spectroscopic analysis for defect analysis, all Business Units (BUs).
  • Reverse Engineering of non-PLA systems.
  • Emerald Innovation Competitve Analysis (P.Jacobs, EU)
  • Provide FTIR assistance to Urethane and other Lubricant Additives BU Scientists

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry field, plus 2 to 5 years of experience with NMR and polymer chemistry.

Expertise in NMR, FTIR, SEM Spectroscopy is required.

Expertise in non-halogen flame retardant chemistry is a plus.

Strong written and oral communication skills including live presentations.

 

What we offer you:

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.  

 
Join the LANXESS team!

 


Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford
Job Segment: Chemist, Chemistry, Scientific, SEM, Chemical Engineer, Science, Engineering, Marketing

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