Associate Chemist, Materials Characterization

Overview:

This hands-on Analytical Chemist position will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to support Celanese divisions. The individual should have basic understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and some hands-on experience with analytical techniques, including thermal or rheology analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy, chromatography, or wet chemistry. The individual should be able to handle common lab chemicals safely. Responsibilities include preparing samples, carrying out routine analytical procedures, analyzing data and preparing reports for internal customers, and some instrument maintenance/troubleshooting. Individual must be able to effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members, follow written SOPs, perform minor equipment repairs, and ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.).

Responsibilities:

 

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of polymeric materials and their properties
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as NMR, FTIR, GPC, TGA, DSC, DMA, TMA, SEM, microscopy, GC, LC, MS, IV
• Ability to identify the appropriate analytical technique to troubleshoot when presented with a problem
• Knowledge of polymer structure-processing-performance relationship 
• Fluency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and statistical software
• Experience with DOE's, method validation (R&R) demonstration
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• Experience managing projects and balancing competing priorities

Qualifications:

• Preferred B.S. in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field. Candidate must have completed general and organic chemistry. Course work in material science and/or polymer science is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide compete/thorough presentations/reports
• Experience with engineering polymers or plastics
• Ability to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needs
• Ability to identify potential sources of error in an experiment and implement controls to mitigate them
• Effective communication - both verbal and written
• Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling
• Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results
• Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be part of the team
• Ability to manage projects and competing priorities
• Must strive for continuous improvement
• Must be energetic, self-motivated

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.