Analytical Chemist: Data-Driven Materials & R&D

Hexion Careers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development programs

Job summary

Hexion is seeking an Analytical Chemist to lead technical projects at the intersection of polymer science, analytical chemistry, and data analytics in Dublin, OH. You will support new product development, regulatory compliance, and advanced materials research programs.

This role requires hands-on lab expertise, data science skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently, with frequent travel in the early years for collaboration and training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on lab experience in analytical chemistry.
• Strong math foundation, including advanced algebra and statistical methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (or equivalent tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical and quality control (QC) methods, including LC method development.
• Perform and interpret analyses using LC, GC, Elemental Analysis, IR, GPC, and MS.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists to support product development and research programs.
• Manage analytical databases; use SQL for data structuring and querying.
• Utilize LIMS and ELNs to integrate data workflows.
• Handle large datasets from polymer synthesis and performance testing.
• Assist in data interpretation.
• Develop tools for high-throughput screening and data-driven polymer design.
• Create and communicate technical documentation, reports, and scientific presentations.
• Travel frequently during the first few years for collaboration and training.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

SQL

Laboratory instrumentation

LC/GC/MS

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Tools

LC

GC

GPC

IR

MS

SQL

LIMS

ELNs

Job description

Hexion is seeking an Analytical Chemist to lead technical projects at the intersection of polymer science, analytical chemistry, and data analytics in Dublin, OH. You will support new product development, regulatory compliance, and advanced materials research programs.

This role requires hands-on lab expertise, data science skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently, with frequent travel in the early years for collaboration and training.