Chemist Job

The Arkema Group; Wauwatosa, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group is seeking an entry-level R&D Engineer to contribute to product development for NA Durable Goods in collaboration with the R&D team. You will support production scale-up, assist with customer and plant problem resolution, and work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to uncover new opportunities.

You will participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia, ensure lab safety and 5S compliance, and travel up to 10% while performing lab testing

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.
• Experience with adhesive applications in transportation/assembly markets preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product development for NA Durable Goods with R&D.
• Support production scale-up for new products with plant engineering and R&D.
• Provide support for customer and plant problems.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Development and customers to identify opportunities.
• Participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.
• Support other product development activities as appropriate.
• Comply with lab safety and 5S policies.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Laboratory work and testing for customer requests with written and presentation reports.
• Meetings with sales, business development, customers and plants including travel.
• Coordinate with business development, sales and international teams to identify and grow opportunities.
• Contributions to site lab activities including safety, maintenance and 5S.

Skills

Adhesive methods

Adhesive chemistry

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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-Contribute to the development of products for NA Durable Goods business in coordination with R&D team.

-Support production scale up for designated new products in conjunction with plant engineering and R&D team.

-Provide support for customer and plant problems as they arise.

-Work closely with Sales, Business Development and customers to discover and validate new opportunities.

-Participate in technical exchanges with colleagues in Europe and Asia.

-Support other product development activities as appropriate.

-Comply with lab safety and 5S policies.

-Travel up to 10%.

-Laboratory work and testing for customer requests including preparation of written and presentation reports as appropriate. 70%.

-Meetings/interactions with sales, business development, customers and plants including travel. 10%.

-Internal coordination and strategy development with business development, sales, and international team to identify and grow new business opportunities. 10%.

-Contributions to site lab activities including safety, maintenance, and 5S. 10%.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

Min Years of Experience 0

Education and area of focus
B.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or equivalent.

Adhesive application methods, general adhesive chemistry, experience preferred in applications for the transportation and assembly markets, Use of Microsoft Office tools, presentation skills, ability to manage multiple projects

HES Requirement

-Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements

-Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)

-Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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