What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Your Impact
Join Evonik’s RD&I team as a Senior Scientist, where your expertise in NMR and molecular spectroscopy will shape cutting-edge research and innovation. This role is a technical leadership position, driving the development of advanced analytical methods that support new product development, research, and process optimization. You’ll collaborate with global experts, R&D teams, and external partners to solve complex chemical challenges, ensuring Evonik remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead and operate advanced spectroscopic analyses (NMR, IR), interpreting complex molecular mixtures and structures with precision.
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Develop, validate, and implement new analytical techniques and methods to support RD&I, process innovation, and product development.
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Optimize and maintain high-end analytical instruments, ensuring accuracy and performance.
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Consult with cross-functional teams on analytical problem-solving and experimental design.
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Perform additional analytical testing (chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis, titration) as needed.
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Contribute to global knowledge-sharing initiatives within Evonik’s technical network.
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Maintain a culture of safety, compliance, and innovation, adhering to all regulatory and ESH standards.
REQUIREMENTS
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Ph.D. in Organic or Polymer Chemistry with a strong foundation in Analytical Chemistry.
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Deep expertise in NMR spectroscopy (essential) - ideally 3 years in industry - and strong proficiency in IR spectroscopy.
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Experience with chromatography, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis, elemental analysis, or particle characterization is a plus.
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Analytical problem-solving mindset with a passion for driving research innovation.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
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Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic R&D environment.
Your Career Path & Local Living
This role offers the opportunity to grow into a technical expert or future leader within Evonik’s analytical research team. With a strong foundation in spectroscopy and method development, potential career paths include NMR leadership, analytical method specialization, or R&D management. This position provides hands-on lab experience and collaboration within a highly skilled global team.
Evonik’s Allentown, PA site is a key hub for R&D in North America, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. The Lehigh Valley region offers a high quality of life, featuring top-tier dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and skiing. Conveniently located near Philadelphia and New York City, Allentown provides both professional growth and a dynamic place to call home.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Wenda Cenexant [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business.
Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to:
www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry
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