Senior Associate Scientist

Covestro; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to lead technical expertise in pigmented UV-curable products within the Fiber Optics sector at our Elgin R&D Center. The role encompasses R&D project management, product development, and transferring technology from R&D to operations, demanding strong qualifications in chemistry and relevant industrial experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off & holidays

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan relief program

Parental & caregiving leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions or 2+ years with Master's.
• 5+ years of industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in ink and coating formulation, especially UV-curable inks.

Responsibilities

• Work on R&D projects relevant to fiber optics.
• Develop and adjust coating products to meet company objectives.
• Prepare and present research reports.

Skills

Understanding of color science

Hands-on laboratory experience

Experience with UV cure acrylate chemistry

Experience with polyurethane chemistry

Materials science

Technical Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field

Masters in Organic chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Coatings

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

The Senior Associate Scientist will become the technical expert regarding pigmented, UV curable products for Fiber Optic Materials. They will contribute to the culture of excellence at Covestro's Elgin R&D Center, embody the Covestro Behaviors, and actively contribute to our safety culture.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work on R&D projects relevant to the fiber optics business.
• Develop new and adjust existing coating products according to the company's R&D strategy and project portfolio to realize the company's objectives.
• Design, implement, and document experiments to address business needs.
• Interpret data, point out trends, and make recommendations for future work.
• Prepare and present research reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with customers and use insights from the market to shape future work.
• Work together with a team of experts to define new approaches to industry problems.
• Transfer technologies from R&D to operation.
• When applicable, work with the team to develop and file IP.
• Develop new, as well as modify existing, pigmented UV curable coating formulations.
• Use experimental design to optimize formulations for specific applications.
• Work with photo initiators, monomers, oligomers and pigments to achieved desired color and performance characteristics.
• Achieve precise color matching of formulated coatings to customer specifications or standards.
• Evaluate raw materials from various suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field with 3+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions; OR Masters in Organic chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Coatings with 2+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions
• Experience in ink and coating formulation, especially UV-curable inks

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of color science and color matching principles
• Hands-on laboratory experience with ink and coating testing equipment
• Experience with UV cure acrylate chemistry
• Experience with polyurethane chemistry
• Experience with materials science
• Experience with (Technical) Project Management

Pay range: $78,000 - $144,800

This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, paid time off & holidays, 401K with company match & additional retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, student loan relief program, parental & care giving leave and medical, dental, vision coverage (no waiting period).

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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