Rheology Scientist: Viscosity & Scale-Up Analytics Lead

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Critical-illness protection

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee seeks a Rheology Scientist to support the rheology/viscosity area within the Scale Up Analytical Development group. You will partner with manufacturing, R&D, quality and business teams to deliver analytical testing solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in rheology, hands-on experience with rheometers and viscosity measurements, and the ability to design experiments and clearly communicate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with 5+ years of related experience in analytical problem solving and experience with rheological and/or viscosity measurements or PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or similar with focus on Rheological studies of materials
• A strong foundation in rheology and experience applying rheological techniques to materials or product questions. Experience with rheometry, experimental design, data analysis, and technical communication is expected. A chemistry focused background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, and data-management requirements; maintain good laboratory practices; and help keep instruments and work areas in reliable, orderly condition.
• Collaborate with partner functions, such as R&D, manufacturing, quality and business partners to understand needs and provide viable analytical testing solutions primarily focused on viscosity type measurements.
• Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to provide safe, effective analytical solutions to our internal partners or for customer fitness for use. Prioritize work and manage multiple and/or competing demands.
• Develop and design experiments and test methods in support of a variety of QA/QC labs, product lines and applications.
• Elucidate and recommend analytical solutions for successful scale-up and manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Anticipate technical difficulties and develop creative solutions.
• Prepare/Write technical presentations and reports to document work for internal consumption.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to communicate with manufacturing, R&D, Business, Customer and/or Quality teams.
• Work in and lead multidisciplinary teams to safely execute technical projects, including coaching, mentoring, and directing the work of technicians.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

PhD in Polymer Science / Materials Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Rheometer

Rheology measurements

Viscosity testing

Job description

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee seeks a Rheology Scientist to support the rheology/viscosity area within the Scale Up Analytical Development group. You will partner with manufacturing, R&D, quality and business teams to deliver analytical testing solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in rheology, hands-on experience with rheometers and viscosity measurements, and the ability to design experiments and clearly communicate results.