Research Chemist

Research Chemist

Position overview

Are you passionate about innovation in chemical synthesis and ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a talented chemist to join our team, where you’ll work hands-on in developing breakthrough resins and materials for coatings and beyond. Collaborate with experts to design and execute experiments, conduct rigorous analysis, and lead technical discussions that shape our advancements. Your work will be crucial in achieving our project goals and contributing to safer, more sustainable solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and share your expertise in an environment that values creativity, safety, and continuous learning. If you're excited to work on cutting-edge projects and drive results, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in chemical synthesis.
 

Responsibilities

• Develop technical options to meet overall project goals in close collaboration with colleagues and achieve stage gate deliverable.
• Design and plan synthesis experiments.
• Discuss and demonstrate understanding of chemical intent.
• Safely carry out chemical synthesis under guidance in laboratory glass apparatus.  Participate in and perform process hazard assessments.
• Closely monitor synthesis experiments, while keeping written recording of process steps and observations.
• Characterize synthesized resins by standard analytical methods and evaluate their performance in coatings and other applications.
• Summarize and reporting of results. Makes recommendations for next steps based on earlier findings.
• Participate in technical discussions with colleagues and supervisors, where experimental results need to be presented. Present results internally and externally.

Required skills and experience

• 3+ years technical experience in polymer chemistry and material characterizations.
• Hands-on experience of working in laboratory environment for synthesis and material characterization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in experimental execution, data analysis, record keeping, written reporting of results and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in analytical techniques of HPLC, GC and GPC, benchtop NMR and rheology is a plus.
• Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related scientific fields (Material Science, Biochemistry, etc).