Research Chemist

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

Aristech Surfaces LLC, now part of Trinseo,  is seeking a hands-on product development chemist for their Florence, Kentucky R&D Center.  The successful candidate will lead product development projects in cast acrylic and solid surface market segments.

This is an onsite position in Florence, KY. 

Responsibilities

• Working safely and understanding compliance with safety rules is key for the company.

• Taking responsibility for raising awareness of safety related to an activity or situation.

• Active participation in safety culture and safety programs such as regular inspections.

• Scale-up product formulations from the lab scale to manufacturing scale
• Use chemistry and formulation knowledge to design cost saving projects
• Use Design of Experiment techniques to optimize product formulations
• Work with cross-functional teams to commercialize new products
• Use Stage Gate processes to manage projects
• Manage analytical lab equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• 2 years chemistry experience in a lab setting within material science; polymer chemistry experience preferred
• Hands on formulation work in the polymer industry and experience in free radical polymerization
• Hands on analytical laboratory experience in rheology, DSC, FTIR
• Design of Experiment experience
• Knowledge of JDE ERP software is highly desirable

Equity and InclusionWith our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.  We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.