Research Chemist

Purpose of Job

Supports applications research to develop new products and applications to meet existing and emerging customer and market needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain a variety of research instruments within the laboratory.
• Supports research projects that address the technical objectives of the research group including measurement of surface activity, rheology and foaming characteristics, synthesis of new molecules and applications testing in a variety of different end use markets.
• Documents results in research reports and presents key findings in group meetings, departmental seminars and industry associate meetings.
• Interacts with manager and group members, and routinely interacts with other research groups in the local laboratory.
• Develops and maintains relationships within research group, LC R&D department, and possibly with contacts outside the R&D department, depending upon the domain of the job.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science.

Experience

Ph.D. plus 1-2 years relevant experience is preferred. Typically regarded as the entry level job for new graduates.

Skills

• Familiar with working in the laboratory
• Strong commitment to safety
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Able to work on instruments with computer interface
• Interpersonal and Self-management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Goal Orientation/Commitment

Benefits

Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance.

Pay

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Qualifications

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Skills

• Familiar with working in the laboratory
• Strong commitment to safety
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Able to work on instruments with computer interface
• Interpersonal and Self-management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Goal Orientation/Commitment