Senior Researcher

Sr. Researcher

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 Senior Researcher position is for a Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry specialist within the Analysis Americas group at the Bridgewater, New Jersey, Performance Formulations Business Unit Research Laboratory of Nouryon. The Analysis Americas group provides expert chemical analysis in support of new Product Development, Regulatory, Product Applications, and Manufacturing. Our goal is to provide the best information within a short time to our customers in response to their characterization needs. The team operates regionally supporting all aspects of the business. Chromatography instrumentation includes multiple GC, GC-MS, multiple LC, LC-MS (Q-TOF), GPC(SEC) with RI and MALS detection.

In your future role as Sr. Researcher, you will

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide insightful, prompt analysis of developmental and commercial products.
• Provide support to plant operations in resolving production upsets and providing methodology
• Maintains a laboratory notebook, provide insightful analysis reports, prepare monthly project summaries and utilize LIMS database.
• Perform as a member of an extended team encompassing multiple sites and a wide array of chemical analysis needs.
• Supports the development of new products and resolving customer concerns; Interact closely with Synthesis, Product development and plant QC groups.
• Maintains company safety standards and lives the company values.

Functional Responsibilities

• Will be a member of Performance Formulation business unit Analysis America team.
• Will be a member of the global Product Chemistry & Analysis reporting line.
• Will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of laboratory instrumentation to assure best possible performance and reliability

We believe you bring

• Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry with 5-10 years relevant industrial experience, in Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to independently execute modern chromatography techniques and chromatographic method development using a variety of isolation/concentration/derivatization techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in both GC and LC Mass Spectrometry techniques. Demonstrated experience with GPC(SEC) molecular weight determination techniques.
• Experience in SEC-MALS analysis a plus.
• Must have excellent multitasking skills between report preparation, data reduction, sample preparation and instrumental upkeep are required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player who is hands on in the laboratory and focused on achieving results.
• Ability to apply statistical measures to data analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instruments.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite and all necessary instrumentation data collection/analysis software.
• The position may require travel.
• Strong work ethic, proactive self-starter
• Inherent safety focus

Good to know

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Section Manager and based 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 wish 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.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

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.