Analytical Researcher Thermal Scientist
Lyondell Chemical Company

Job Info

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LyondellBasell

Basic Function

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500, is seeking a Scientist to join our R&D Analytical team at the Cincinnati Technology Center (CTC) located in the Cincinnati, OH area. As a member of the team you will support the R&D Analytical Laboratory business needs. This position reports to the Analytical Lab Manager of the Cincinnati Technology Center. Position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, pension plan, 401K matching, generous benefits package, education assistance, employee discounts and relocation to Cincinnati.

Roles & Responsibilities

• This position will be principally responsible for using a variety of polymer thermal testing techniques (DSC, TGA, DMA) to solve problems related to fundamental polymer research, polymer characterization, and technical support for our manufacturing organization.
• This position will assist with a wide variety of other analytical testing techniques (NMR, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA, ICP-MS, XRD, and XRF)
• Plan, design and execute method development and implementation programs to reach business objectives.
• Serve as technical resource, maintain high-standards, positive attitude, good work ethics and train lab associates.
• Participate in internal Expert Groups to leverage best practices, keep up-to-date with advances in the field of polymer research, and introduce new analytical technologies, including new instrument evaluations and recommendations.
• Serve on multidisciplinary teams supporting research efforts by solving complex problems.
• Ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations, overseeing the necessary calibrations, maintenance of the laboratory equipment, safe handling of all chemicals and assisting with testing as needed.
• Ensure alignment of analytical testing, communication with management and customers while understanding priorities with business requirements
Roles & Responsibilities
• Utilize analytical knowledge to solve problems specifically in the area of polymer characterizations
• Provide technical leadership in two or more areas such as DSC, TGA, DMA analysis applied to polymers
• Utilize different types of Analytical techniques as needed to analyze samples submitted to the lab and consistently deliver high quality reliable results while meeting customer expectations and throughput goals
• Responsible for receiving, preparing, testing, interpreting data, reporting statistics, entering and/or uploading to the LIMS
• Develop new methods as necessary in support of projects
• Conduct analytical testing associated with assigned projects
• Maintain all instruments in good working condition, including required routine calibration
Roles & Responsibilities (cont.)
• Interface effectively with R&D managers, supervisors, researchers, other technicians, engineers, site HSE and other support staff for the planning and execution of efficient experimental programs with the highest attention to detail and data integrity
• Focus on contributing a positive attitude, promoting positive work environment and high degree of teamwork
• Exhibit excellent safety leadership in the workplace, consistent with company and site HSE goals.

Min. Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Sustainability, Chemical engineering, Environmental, Bioanalytical, Physics, Material Science or a related technical discipline.
• A strong background in polymer thermal analysis with at least 1-5 years industrial/academic experience related to polymers
• Background in sustainability or statistics would be beneficial.
• Experience in broad range of analytical techniques is desirable
• Demonstrated documentation and research skills
• Highly self-motivated individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills and the ability to make competent, independent, decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on projects and assigned tasks
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal supervision
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers and vendors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors and other employees.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polypropylene compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year.

We have the potential - and responsibility - to use this scale and reach to make a positive impact across our value chains. That's why we are working to make meaningful progress to address some of the world's most pressing challenges such as reducing plastic waste in the environment, helping to mitigate climate change and contributing to a thriving society for our employees, the communities where we operate and the people who depend on our products. To learn more, click here.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati

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