PhD Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities

Please note – This posting is for recent or upcoming PhD graduates to join our team in 2027. PhD graduation date must be in 2026 or anticipated graduation in 2027.

Qualifications

• Required Degree: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science/Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry problem solving principles and various technique types.
• Demonstrated creativity and desire to solve challenging and complex problems.
• Passion for understanding the fundamental aspects of complex chemistries and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill data and effectively present key messages across the technical enterprise, as well as various groups such as marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, QA/QC, supply chain, customer service, sales and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong organizational/time management skills and ability to prioritize.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

• Compensation & Incentives: Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future. A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• Retirement & Financial Strategies: 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
• Time Away: Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
• Growth & Development: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

About the Role

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking a recent 2026 or upcoming 2027 PhD graduate Analytical Chemist with an experimental focus to join the Technology organization in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Skills

The selected candidate will work closely with a team of scientists, engineers and technicians at the lab, pilot and/or commercial scale to meet market demands.

Pay

Compensation & Incentives: Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Schedule

Compensation & Incentives: Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.