PhD Chemical Engineer

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription-drug coverage

Dental coverage

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Optional life insurance

Critical-illness protection

Financial-planning tools

Family-building assistance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Annual retirement contribution

Paid holidays

Personal day

Paid time off

Paid vacationMentorship

Learning resources

Leadership programs

Job summary

Eastman in Kingsport, TN seeks a PhD-level scientist to design and execute catalyst evaluation campaigns and develop process concepts for new products. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough processes and improve economic viability within the technology organization.

The role requires deep knowledge of process technology and demonstrated ability to safely execute laboratory-scale and pilot work, driving innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Reaction Engineering, or related field; graduation in 2026 or 2027.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of process technology and ability to safely execute laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of catalyst evaluation campaigns and develop process concepts for new products.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough processes and improve economic viability within the technology organization.

Skills

Heterogeneous Catalysis

Reaction Engineering

Process Development

Catalyst Evaluation

Process Modeling

Chemical Engineering

Laboratory Safety

Project Leadership

Technical Communication

Data Analysis

Pilot Plant Operation

Polymer Technology

Small Molecule Process Technology

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Hazard Identification

Experimental Design

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The role involves designing and executing catalyst evaluation campaigns and developing process concepts for new products. The candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough processes and improve economic viability within the technology organization.

Requirements

A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Reaction Engineering, or a related field is required, with graduation in 2026 or 2027. Candidates must demonstrate strong fundamental knowledge of process technology and the ability to safely execute laboratory processes.

Key Skills

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Reaction Engineering
• Process Development
• Catalyst Evaluation
• Process Modeling
• Chemical Engineering
• Laboratory Safety
• Project Leadership
• Technical Communication
• Data Analysis
• Pilot Plant Operation
• Polymer Technology
• Small Molecule Process Technology
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Hazard Identification
• Experimental Design

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Prescription-drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Critical-illness protection
• Financial-planning tools
• Family-building assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual retirement contribution
• Paid holidays
• Personal day
• Paid time off
• Paid vacationMentorship
• Learning resources
• Leadership programs