Senior LC Analytical Chemist - Polymer Process Insights

INEOS; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Safety culture

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Battleground Site's Analytical laboratory team. The role focuses on leading process sample testing, resolving customer complaints, and supporting production investigations using liquid and gas chromatography and related techniques.

The successful candidate will supervise lab activities, mentor technicians, develop new methods, review lab procedures, and coordinate instrument maintenance while ensuring safety and data

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent. Ph.D. preferred or BS with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Adept in instrumentation utilization – HPLC, LC-MS, TOF-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS.
• Experience with xylene solubles and chemical extractions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process sample testing and coordinate laboratory activities to support production and development.
• Resolve customer complaints and provide data-driven investigations for manufacturing.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance, method development, and staff training.
• Prepare reports and ensure quality records, safety compliance and on-time delivery.

Skills

Strong safety leadership

Result oriented

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

BS in Chemistry or Materials Science with 10+ years experience

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

TOF-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Battleground Site's Analytical laboratory team. The role focuses on leading process sample testing, resolving customer complaints, and supporting production investigations using liquid and gas chromatography and related techniques.

The successful candidate will supervise lab activities, mentor technicians, develop new methods, review lab procedures, and coordinate instrument maintenance while ensuring safety and data