Analytical Chemist: Data-Driven Polymer R&D Expert

Hexion Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion Inc. in Dublin, OH, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the R&D team and lead projects at the interface of polymer science, analytical chemistry, and data analytics.

You'll support new product development, regulatory compliance, and advanced materials research programs. The role demands hands-on lab expertise, strong data skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently, with travel in the initial 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 Liquid Chromatography (LC) method development.
• Perform and interpret analyses using LC, Gas Chromatography (GC), Elemental Analysis, IR, GPC, and mass spectrometry (MS).
• Troubleshoot, calibration, maintain, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
• Work closely with R&D scientists and chemists to support product development and research programs.
• Manage analytical databases; use SQL for data structuring and querying.
• Utilize LIMS and electronic lab notebooks (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, training, and technical support.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Mass spectrometry

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science

Tools

LIMS

ELNs

Dotmatics

SQL databases

Job description

Hexion Inc. in Dublin, OH, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the R&D team and lead projects at the interface of polymer science, analytical chemistry, and data analytics.

You'll support new product development, regulatory compliance, and advanced materials research programs. The role demands hands-on lab expertise, strong data skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently, with travel in the initial years for collaboration and training.