Research Chemist

Job title:

Research Chemist

Company

Element Solutions

Job description

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!MACDERMID ENTHONE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONSMacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment.We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.Who are we looking for?The Industrial Solutions Anti-corrosion Coatings Research & Development team focuses on the development of new process chemicals for cathodic corrosion protection in surface finishing. The product group includes electrolytic coatings as well as post treatments and topcoats.As part of the Research & Development team at the Birmingham site, this position will be responsible for performing development projects individually or within a project team. Responsibilities include research and development tasks in all project phases from project idea to final commercialisation.What will you be doing?Developing new formulations and processesEstablishing experimental requirements to solve complicated problems, analysing and interpreting results; making recommendations; proposing deadlines for completionTesting of new formulations in laboratory and tech centre scaleFollowing assigned projects through manufacturingTravelling to customer trial sites to install, troubleshoot, collect data and do final development workLiterature and patent researchRecording and interpreting data, summarising and preparing documentation and reports, including complete data analysis and making recommendations to project leaderSupporting commercial teams with technical expertiseWho are You?

• PhD or MSc in Chemistry or surface finishing with relevant experience

What competencies will you need?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write and present project summaries to internal audiences and customers
• Independent time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to demonstrate independent and novel approaches to problem solving
• Capable of defining technical path for projects
• Confidence to take calculated risks
• Handles problems effectively with a sense of urgency
• Data and conclusions are trusted and delivered in a timely fashion

We are Offering…

• Thorough chemistry and application knowledge
• Develops structure property relationship
• Fully utilitises design of experiments
• Teaches internal courses
• Writes external publications

Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-IF1

Expected salary

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:06:32 GMT

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