Chemist

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview
Solvay is currently seeking a chemist to join the R&I team at our facility in Alpharetta, GA. This role would be ideal for any person looking for a stable career with an organization well-established with passion for innovation and sustainability. The Chemist will collaborate within the team of researchers to achieve the department goals. Some of the tasks will be heavily focused in conducting laboratory experiments. In addition to these tasks; providing planning, executing, and reporting on the findings. After successful performance in this role, a person could easily move into a variety of opportunities within our R&I businesses including leadership, projects, and other related fields.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Devise and carry out detailed experimental plans for the synthesis of polymers and small organic molecules at lab scale via active collaboration with a Research Scientist.
• Communicate experimental observations and preliminary data and analysis in written and verbally.
• Prepare and submit samples for analysis; collect, organize data and communicate to research scientists
• Document experiments and results in a laboratory notebook and in a monthly report.
• Operate and maintain relevant equipment, instrumentation and experimental techniques.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, including specifying and getting quotes on parts, installations and repairs from outside resources.
• Participates in peer and area coordinator safety audits and attends all required safety meetings & training.
• Maintains relevant Certified Operator status and adheres to relevant work area SOPs and processes.

The qualifications we are looking for:

• B. S. Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related technical field
• Experience in wet chemistry (organic chemistry polymer synthesis preferred).
• Relevant experience in polymer and/or small molecule synthesis and characterization.
• Strong experimental/bench skills. Interest in working in the lab 90% of the time.
• Good understanding of modern characterization methods.(e.g. DSC, TGA, GPC, NMR, FT-IR, titration).
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges when they arise.
• Capability to identify improvements to current chemistry and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to propose solutions to solve problems. ∙ Interest in seeking solutions to technical challenges/roadblocks through consultation with the literature.
• Attention to detail and ability to work meticulously to observe and adjust/improve processes and experiments as needed. ∙
• Ability to analyze, compile, organize, and present complex data sets in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a research scientist or manager and to work independently on established projects or protocols.
• Collaborative style of working with genuine interest/passion for organic chemistry and polymer science.
• Well-organized, creative, pragmatic problem solver, who is driven, high achieving, and excellent at communicating both written and verbally.

Compensation:
60,000.00-68,000.00 **

Additional Information Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

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