Research Chemist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute complex technical research projects
• Translate project objectives into experimental plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical findings to stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical methods and project workflows
• Develop and implement new analytical techniques and experimental processes
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
• Design and execute experiments to enhance understanding of silica and zeolite properties
• Document and communicate scientific findings through technical reports and presentations
• Perform UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman analyses on samples from R&D, manufacturing facilities, and customers
• Interpret analytical data and provide technical recommendations
• Maintain analytical records and instrument performance documentation
• Provide analytical support for special technical projects
• Design experiments to address complex analytical challenges
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and recommend improvements
• Deliver data-driven conclusions that support technical and business decisions
• Lead multidisciplinary technical projects across R&D functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analytical strategies
• Support adoption of new technologies and analytical methodologies
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to evaluate instrumentation solutions
• Share scientific expertise and technical knowledge across project teams
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within analytical and research activities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Materials Science with academic emphasis in Molecular Spectroscopy
• 0–3 years of post-doctoral or industry experience following degree completion
• Excellent knowledge of silica and zeolite chemistry, applications, and related materials science fields
• Proven experience with UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy instrumentation
• Experience developing analytical methods and experimental approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated innovation through publications, patents, or related technical achievements
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment