Senior Scientist-Organic Synthesis

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will immediately assume a senior position in our synthesis laboratories. These laboratories have a long and distinguished history of bringing innovative technical solutions to the markets we serve.
The senior scientist will create novel functional additives for coating, personal care and oil-field applications

Job Description

• Developing new routes for the synthesis of polymers and industrial additives for use in formulating Coatings, Personal Care and Oilfield products.
• Guiding the efforts of process engineers in developing and implementing processes for the manufacture of new products developed in the laboratory.
• Characterizing inorganic and organic compounds to determine composition, physical and chemical properties and structure/performance relationships utilizing spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, microscopic and other analytical techniques.
• Directing, coordinating, and advising junior personnel in the synthesis and characterization techniques used in preparing and analyzing the physical properties and components of materials.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of experimental details in corporate notebooks, write technical reports and papers to be published in magazines and conference proceedings. 
• Contributing to the intellectual property position of the company via invention and patent applications. 
• Collaborating with marketers and applications specialists to generate the data used for the commercial launch of new products.
• Participating, through attendance and presentation of papers, in relevant national and international industry forums.
• Applying root cause analysis techniques to resolve production issues.
• Participating in and improving the safety culture of the company.

Additional Job Description

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related scientific field. 
• Demonstrated capability to execute multi-step synthesis of organic compounds
• Able to research complex organic synthesis problems; evaluate options and execute solutions.
• Versatility in applying scientific methodology in the areas of synthesis, analytical chemistry and material science in order to solve problems.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills as indicated by professional presentations and published papers.
• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment using sound interpersonal skills to promote a dynamic ambitious environment.
• Manage complex projects involving multiple tracks.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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