Industrial Scientist, Molecular Spectroscopy

What We Offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package.

Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

Employment Type: 15-month, full time assignment (Post-doctoral program)

Your Purpose at Evonik

At Evonik, we turn science into real world impact. As an Industrial Scientist specializing in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), you'll play a critical role in our global innovation network by delivering high-impact analytical insights that drive product development, process optimization, and scientific discovery.

This is a 15-month, full-time assignment based in our Allentown, PA research center where you’ll collaborate with experts across divisions, apply your deep technical knowledge, and help shape the future of material and life sciences innovation.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Apply one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) NMR techniques to characterize formulated products and newly synthesized molecules
• Develop 1D and 2D NMR methods for structural elucidation and mixture analysis
• Maintain and troubleshoot NMR instrumentation
• Leverage data generated by complementary techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR) in collaboration with team members to enhance and support NMR interpretation
• Contribute to operating other analytical instrumentation in the lab such as GC, HPLC, GPC, and MS as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams across Evonik’s business lines and global R&D community to provide analytical insights that inform scientific and technical decisions
• Collaborate with global Evonik NMR colleagues (in Germany and China) to support research and development, method transfer, and troubleshooting
• Uphold EH&S standards, knowledge protection protocols, and lab safety culture
• Contribute to broader team operations, including inventory, equipment oversight, and continuous process improvement initiatives
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a scientist with deep technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Candidates with a Ph.D. should have 0–2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of industrial experience in instrumental analytics will also be considered.
• Extensive hands-on experience in NMR spectroscopy, including maintenance, troubleshooting, instrument operation, method development, and spectral interpretation
• Demonstrated proficiency or understanding of chromatographic and mass spectrometry analysis techniques such as GC, HPLC, GPC, and mass spectrometry
• Familiarity with a broader range of analytical techniques (e.g., ICP-OES, titration, particle characterization, thermal analysis) is beneficial
• Expertise in organic or polymer chemistry, enabling effective interpretation of NMR data in support of Evonik’s advanced materials and specialty chemical innovations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across global, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time and address scientific questions
• A track record of delivering high-quality results, supported by publications, presentations, projects, or technical documentation
• Proficiency in English, both written and oral
  
  

Your Career Path and Local Living

This 15-month postdoctoral program is a unique opportunity to launch a fulfilling and impactful career. Successful participants will have the chance to transition into full-time roles and grow as a subject matter expert in spectroscopy while contributing to some of Evonik’s most strategic innovation efforts.

At our Allentown R&D hub, you’ll be part of a diverse and supportive community focused on collaboration, career growth, and technical excellence.

Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the area offers access to a thriving local economy, cultural events, outdoor recreation, and short drives to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

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 Industries AG