Research & Development Scientist I/II

Wacker Chemical Corporation USA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Research & Development Scientist to join their innovative team in Ann Arbor. This role offers the opportunity to develop and synthesize new materials aimed at sustainability goals, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in Personal Care, Healthcare, and Industrial Coatings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and analytical techniques, along with excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration, and play a key role in shaping sustainable solutions for the future.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangements

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Wellbeing Fund

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Chemical synthesis experience preferred.
• Experience with analytical techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new materials for sustainability goals.
• Contribute to R&D projects in Personal Care and Healthcare.
• Maintain safe lab operations and manage equipment.

Skills

Chemical Synthesis

Analytical Techniques (NMR, IR, GC, DSC, DMA, TGA)

Polymer Chemistry

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Tools

NMR

IR

GC

DSC

DMA

TGA

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Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,

we are looking for you as a(n) Research & Development Scientist I/II.

Job Responsibilities

• Scientist role is responsible to develop, synthesize, analyze, and test new materials and formulations towards WACKER’s sustainability goals within a global team environment.
• Scientist will advance state of the art materials and formulations.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary R&D projects for the target markets of Personal Care, Healthcare and Industrial Coatings with a focus on sustainable and high-performance materials.
• Accurately records, analyses, and reports experiments data.
• Focus on safe lab operations, managing lab routines, including equipment maintenance.
• Effectively communicates with internal technical colleagues, including R&D, Business Teams, and Production.
• Contribute to a creative R&D environment including ideation and innovation discussions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
• Chemical synthesis experience in an industrial, academic, or government research lab preferred
• Minimum of a summer internship or equivalent research experience in a lab environment
• Experience of characterization of chemical compounds via analytical techniques such as NMR, IR, GC, DSC, DMA, TGA, etc.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure property relationships preferred.
• Emulsion/emulsion polymerization experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to environmental health and safety excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement
  
  

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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