R&D Chemist - Coatings & Emulsions (Scale-Up)

Stepan Company; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (S

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Adoption Assistance

Reactions - Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Stepan Company in Northfield, IL is seeking a Chemist to join the Construction and Industrial Solutions team. You will report to a SrResearch Chemist and contribute to CIS projects including coatings, emulsion polymerization and gypsum, analyzing data and communicating results to drive project success.

The role requires баст Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field, strong data skills, and the ability to scale up projects with plant teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with the scientific method to design, execute and assess projects.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills (MS Office preferred) and data analysis techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies (instrumentation, test methods, software, etc.).
• Experience in paints, coatings or other building materials is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project results, challenges, and opportunities internally via timely written and verbal updates
• Order/communicate supply and chemical needs
• Generate and submit commercial or developmental samples for internal or external customers
• Interface with plant personnel as needed to obtain materials and support scale-up trials; lead product scale-up or modifications as needed

Skills

Scientific method

Time management

Data analysis

MS Office skills

Attention to detail

Learning new technologies

Paints/coatings experience desirable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or related science field

Job description

Stepan Company in Northfield, IL is seeking a Chemist to join the Construction and Industrial Solutions team. You will report to a SrResearch Chemist and contribute to CIS projects including coatings, emulsion polymerization and gypsum, analyzing data and communicating results to drive project success.

The role requires баст Bachelor’s in chemistry or related field, strong data skills, and the ability to scale up projects with plant teams.