Sr. Researcher Job at Nouryon, Bridgewater, MA

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  • Nouryon
  • Bridgewater, MA

Job Description

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 society's 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:

This Sr. Researcher position is for an organic synthesis expert within the Product Chemistry group at the Bridgewater Innovation Center of the Performance Formulations Business Unit of Nouryon. You will be part of a team of scientists that provides support for the development of new products and the improvement of existing products and processes. At the Innovation Center, the Product Chemistry group collaborates with teams specializing in agricultural, asphalt, paint, personal care, hair spray, cleaning, and other applications. Highly focused short-term contributions as well as participation in cross-functional teams working on complex longer-term projects are expected. All work must be carefully recorded, and clear, concise reports are to be produced and delivered to a larger audience. Where appropriate, patents are to be filed to protect intellectual property that is developed.

In your future as Sr. Researcher you will:

  • Support the development of new products and improve existing ones by providing synthesis expertise.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, end-user applications, regulatory, analytical, and manufacturing.
  • Help protect Nouryon's technologies and intellectual property.
  • Follow top-notch lab practices and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Uphold safety standards and embody the company's core values.
  • Be part of the Performance Formulation Business Unit's Product Chemistry team.
  • Join the global Product Chemistry & Analysis reporting line.
  • Take charge of both short- and long-term synthesis projects.
  • Expect occasional travel (around 10%).

We believe you bring:

  • PhD or Master's degree in Chemistry
  • 5-7 years of experience (0-1 years for PhD candidates)
  • Strong hands-on lab skills and a problem-solving mindset
  • Knowledge of organic and polymer synthesis
  • Familiarity with NMR, IR, GC, LC, MS, and wet methods like titration
  • Strong work ethic and self-starter attitude
  • Safety-focused with the ability to lift and handle 20-30 lb autoclave reactors regularly
  • Experience with polymerization, hydrogenation, quaternization, or alkoxylation is a plus
  • High-pressure (autoclave) chemistry experience is a bonus
  • Familiarity with surfactant chemistry is an advantage
  • Exposure to statistical design of experiments is helpful
  • Structured project management experience is a plus
  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is a bonus
  • Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Good to know:

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis reporting to the Chemistry Product Manager in Bridgewater, NJ.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's 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: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon:

We're looking for tomorrow's Changemakers, today.

If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's 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 desire 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.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.

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

We welcome your online application via our website. Please use the apply button on this page.

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

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.

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 10,000 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Worldwide,

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