Polymer Scientist: PE Resin Characterization & Analysis

Shell; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Shell seeks a Polymer Scientist to join the Monaca, PA team, focusing on polymer characterization, supporting customer applications and product development, with hands‑on PE resin work and advanced analytics.

The role involves conducting tests, operating GPC, HPLC, GC‑MS, and generating technical reports, while collaborating with manufacturing and commercial teams to present findings to diverse audiences. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s preferred, with relocation to Monaca.

Qualifications

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full‑time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of industry experience in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with Polyethylene (PE) resins is highly preferred.
• Preferably proven experience with GPC, HPLC, GC‑MS, and other polymer analyses.
• Strong hands‑on laboratory and analytical expertise.
• Experience operating analytical instruments and interpreting complex datasets.
• Experience in developing analytical methods.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to the Shell Polymers Monaca area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer interaction and relationship‑building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands‑on laboratory testing and polymer characterization studies
• Operate advanced analytical instruments and interpret resulting data
• Perform polymer analyses using techniques such as Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC‑MS), and other relevant methodologies
• Process, analyze, and communicate test results and technical findings
• Investigate material performance and support troubleshooting efforts
• Collaborate with manufacturing, technical service, and commercial teams
• Generate technical reports and present findings to a variety of audiences

Skills

Polymer science

GPC

HPLC

GC-MS

Analytical methods

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GPC instruments

HPLC instruments

GC-MS instruments

Job description

Shell seeks a Polymer Scientist to join the Monaca, PA team, focusing on polymer characterization, supporting customer applications and product development, with hands‑on PE resin work and advanced analytics.

The role involves conducting tests, operating GPC, HPLC, GC‑MS, and generating technical reports, while collaborating with manufacturing and commercial teams to present findings to diverse audiences. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s preferred, with relocation to Monaca.