Market Research Analyst à Allemagne

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.

The Role

An opportunity to join our R&D team carrying out research on various projects related to the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer.

As an Experimental Scientist, you will use your skills in chemistry to support R&D on MMA manufacturing technology. You will work with scientists within the R&D group to prepare and characterise heterogenous catalyst formulations as well as perform catalyst testing in lab scale fixed bed reactors. You will also be involved in executing well defined experimental programmes relating to MMA chemistry.

We are committed to safety excellence at all scales of operation and sites - you will be expected to not only adhere to the high standards of safety and compliance, but also proactively contribute to our safety culture.

Day to Day Activities

• Adhere to safety standards and actively contribute towards safety practice and culture within the laboratory (risk assessments, COSHH assessments, etc.).
• Prepare, characterise and test heterogeneous catalyst formulations (physical characterisation, XRF, N2 porosimetry, etc.) as well as reaction process streams (GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Conduct well defined research packages relating to general organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Work with a Senior Scientists within the group to plan and execute experimental programmes.

About You

• Qualified to at least Level 5 (HND) in Chemistry or similar, BSc preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience of working in the chemical industry is highly desirable although not required.
• Proven ability to work safely and effectively, both individually and co-operatively with other members of the team.
• Competent with use of Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with laboratory analytical equipment e.g. XRF, N2 porosimetry, GC, HPLC.

Offer

Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration and ownership, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.

We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.