Sr. Scientist- Technical Service Plastics

INEOS Pigments USA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist for Technical Support in the Pigments business. This role involves providing vital technical assistance across various functions, enhancing customer product performance, and leading innovative projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in chemistry and applications development to solve complex challenges and support new product initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence in the chemical manufacturing sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of cutting-edge projects and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical service or applications development.
• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers and cross-functional teams.
• Lead projects and develop new applications for pigments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Market Discovery

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Sr. Scientist- Technical Service Plastics

INEOS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist Technical Support to join our Pigments business.

INEOS Pigments is one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America and the leading producer of titanium chemicals. We operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply a complete range of TiO2 products for the most demanding end use applications. Our global supply chain network coupled with our local sales network will deliver products around the world. We are committed to providing you with the best products, the best service and the best value.

Job Objective

The Senior Scientist Tech Support role provides technical support to the Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D functions to enhance value to the business. This position maintains a deep understanding of INEOS Pigments customer’s formulated products, manufacturing processes, and the performance requirements of their product in service. The Senior Scientist Tech Support will understand customer and market sector requirements. The position applies laboratory techniques, which require the use of judgment in selecting alternatives, to perform specific technical components of a larger project. Responsible for the outputs of laboratory studies to establish and maintain a strong and positive market presence for INEOS Pigments’ products.

Key Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:

1. Provides routine applications work, technical support and advice to Customers, Commercial, Supply Chain, and R&D colleagues.
2. Deepens understanding of customers formulated products, manufacturing processes and product performance requirements.
3. Applies specialist knowledge to investigate and identify solutions to a range of customer product performance issues and work across T&I to provide applications expertise to New Product Development programs.
4. Translate fundamental knowledge of INEOS Pigments’ technologies to the development of new applications and the identification of new market platforms.
5. Leads and coordinates specific project and investigatory activities as part of a cross functional team. Translate ideas and concepts into detailed technical work plans.
6. Evaluates, selects, and applies a range of scientific techniques and processes, adapting to needs of specific investigations.
7. Plans and oversees the work of junior professionals and technicians in specific assignments.
8. Understand safety and environmental goals and objectives for the plant and department.
9. Champion and promote a strong safety culture ensuring adherence to the INEOS Pigments Safety and Behavioral Principles and Life Saving Rules.
10. Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams.
11. Participate in HAZOP & PHA reviews.
12. Develop Product Data Sheets and Specifications.
13. Work with various functional teams, including Safety, Process Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Distribution.
14. Assist Manufacturing in troubleshooting production issues by bringing perspective representative of customers’ interests.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
2. A minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated working experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment with preference in technical service, applications development and/or research and development activities.
3. Candidate must be flexible, proactive, and professional, with experience in market discovery, applications development, and technologies related to Pigment applications such as coatings formulation and testing and plastics compounding and processing.
4. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Excel, Minitab.
5. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and across different locations.
7. Ability to travel 25% of the time.
8. Ability to work independently and on teams.
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
10. Display sound judgment and attention to detail.
11. Excellent analytical skills.
12. Strong project management and planning skills.
13. Knowledgeable about chemical process operations and distribution issues.
14. Comfortable working with sophisticated IT products at the user level.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Research

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Plastics Manufacturing