Senior R&D Lab Chemist Catalyst

Lummus Technology; Ludwigshafen am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Germany is seeking a Senior R&D Lab Chemist Catalyst. You will develop polymerization catalysts and manage a lab team. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Chemistry, has leadership experience, and is fluent in German and English. Generous benefits include a permanent contract, above-average salary, and 30 days of leave.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration

30 days of annual leave

Pension plan

Gym / Fitness cooperation

Regular employee events

Continuing education and training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Completed studies as a Chemist or Chemical Engineer.
• 2-3 years of professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of Excel for data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Development of heterogeneous polymerization catalysts.
• Management of a team of 2 - 3 chemical laboratory technicians.
• Analysis and evaluation of analytical data generated in the laboratory.

Kenntnisse

Heterogeneous catalysis

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel for data analysis

Advanced Data Evaluation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Department: Plant Laboratory

Employment Type: 永久 - 全职

Location: Ludwigshafen - Germany

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE HDPE, Hyperlene LDPE/EVA and Saplene Superabsorbent Polymer technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in our processes and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!

For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Ludwigshafen am Rhein/Germany we are looking for a Senior R&D Lab Chemist Catalyst to join our R&D Lab team at earliest date possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of heterogeneous polymerization catalysts and their optimization in modern polymerization processes
• Management and organization of a team of 2 - 3 chemical laboratory technicians
• Management of research projects
• Analysis, documentation and evaluation of analytical data generated in the laboratory
• Knowledge and evaluation of the latest patent applications and scientific literature in the field
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of safety rules as well as company policies
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with polymer and process experts as well as external cooperation partners in an international environment

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Completed studies as a Chemist or Chemical Engineer
• PhD and 2-3 years of professional experience preferred
• Experience in heterogeneous catalysis, support materials or kinetics advantageous
• Analytical and leadership skills
• Methodical, solution-oriented approach to work
• Initiative, independence and ability to work in a team
• Knowledge in the use of Excel for data analysis
• Experience with Advanced Data Evaluation tools desirable
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Job Benefits

• Permanent employment contract
• Attractive / above-average remuneration
• Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• Pension plan
• Gym / Fitness cooperation
• Company health management
• Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working
• Regular employee events
• Induction with "job mentor"
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)
• Employee offers from corporate benefits