Polymer R&D Scientist: PP/Catalloy & Circular Design

LyondellBasell group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Cincinnati is seeking a Researcher for PP/Catalloy Product Development & Circular Design to advance polypropylene and Catalloy products. You will apply polymer science to design experiments, interpret results, and move development from laboratory and pilot-scale studies to plant trials and commercial implementation.

The role involves collaboration across Manufacturing, Technical Service, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and global R&D, with emphasis on circularity and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Suitable for a new graduate or early-career researcher.
• Experience with polyolefins, polymer characterization, polymer processing, circularity, or related material systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety and goalZERO behaviors in lab, pilot-plant, and manufacturing settings.
• Plan and document work per HSE, product-safety, regulatory, and research-integrity requirements.
• Lead or support development of new and improved PP and Catalloy products.
• Translate customer, market, manufacturing, and business needs into hypotheses and experimental plans.
• Design and conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments; analyze results; support plant trials and industrialization.
• Support product improvements, formulation and material changes, and cost reductions.
• Address product-safety and regulatory requirements in development and portfolio updates.
• Maintain technical documentation; contribute to reports and IP filings.
• Apply circular-design and design-for-recycling principles in PP and Catalloy work.
• Travel up to 10% within North America; occasional international travel as needed.
• Lead project deliverables and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Polymer science

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Technical communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Tools

GPC

DSC

HPLC

Rheology

Job description

LyondellBasell in Cincinnati is seeking a Researcher for PP/Catalloy Product Development & Circular Design to advance polypropylene and Catalloy products. You will apply polymer science to design experiments, interpret results, and move development from laboratory and pilot-scale studies to plant trials and commercial implementation.

The role involves collaboration across Manufacturing, Technical Service, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and global R&D, with emphasis on circularity and