We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We Offer
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
The R&D Senior Scientist I supports the growth of the business by initiating, executing, and leading technical projects to solve complex customer or market problems. This role is responsible for conducting and documenting technical/lab activities within the Construction, Architectural, and Printing & Packaging market, with a primary focus on profitable sales growth of specialty products for the business
Major Responsibilities:
- A competent operating professional, capable of modest technical leadership
- Possesses requisite technical knowledge to execute moderately complex assignments; can design tests, processes and suggest new technical approaches
- More independent approaches to finding solutions. Utilizes broader resource base to solve problems
- Primary focus is on team goals; influences project direction by providing technical input to the planning and decision making process
- May supervise assignments of lower level technical staff toward achievement of project goals
- Expected to communicate findings/convey technical understanding to a wide range of internal & external customers. Interacts and collaborates with cross-functional groups
- Has understanding of department technical goals and provides services that substantially affect the units' results and are of high value. Makes and implements recommendations with internal approval.
- Has higher level of involvement in safety improvement activities (reviews, training, etc.) and could lead safety activities to ensure the safest possible work environment
What You Offer
Basic Qualifications:
- Basic education (degrees in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field; experience preferably in coating and/or adhesives laboratories)
- No degree with 11+ years of exceptional industry experience
- Associates degree with 6+ years of experience
- Bachelors degree with 3+ years of experience
- Masters degree with 2+ years of experience
- Ph.D. with 0 years of experience
- Knowledge in the formulation and testing of raw materials for coatings, and application methods for formulated systems within their defined application area
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Good project management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills Team player, good decision making skills, etc.
- Proven ability to independently plan and effectively execute lab projects guided by segment strategy and priorities, solve complex problems and develop formulations
- Very good communication, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams, in diverse groups, and with other cultures
- Ability to travel domestically
- Must be comfortable working with customer laboratory personnel as well as with end users applying and using the customer formulation
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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