Lead Research Scientist Jobs

Vacancy Number: req2839

Location: Atlas Point

Location Address:

315 Cherry Lane

New Castle, Delaware, DE 19720

United States

CRODA

Smart science to improve lives ™

Be part of our journey

As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

Our ideal person

As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Overall Description

Croda is seeking a Lead Research Scientist (NMR Spectroscopist) for the Innovation Support and Claim Substantiation group at our New Castle, DE R&D facility. The candidate will be a key contributing member of a collaborative team, providing technical and scientific support to a range of business functions throughout Croda, particularly in the Life Sciences group, through the use of NMR spectroscopy and related techniques.

Key Job Responsibilities

PROJECT WORK

• Develop and prepare business and technical cases for Capital Purchases of new instrumentation and enhancements for the Spectroscopy team.
• Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations.
• Document work in notebooks and/or databases as appropriate, including methods and technical reports.
• Utilize all ISO procedures that govern protocol.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Conduct directed technical project work for Life Sciences and Consumer Care businesses.
• Evaluate new and existing products in support of business team objectives, including measurement of chemical properties to help identify key characteristics that impact performance.

TECHNICAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT

• Provide training in data interpretation to regional R&D staff and act as expert resource when called upon.
• Provide technical service & support to sales, marketing, and operations both regionally, and when required, globally.
• Respond to emails, phone requests, action items from business meetings
• Provide reports and host customer visits and training

Education & Training

• At least a BS in either Biology, Chemistry or closely related science is required; PhD and relevant work experience preferred, with particular emphasis in polymer and/or natural product chemistry.

Knowledge & Experience

• Moreover, the candidate must be fully familiar and capable of applying modern NMR techniques to generate and interpret spectra from complex mixtures.
• 2 – 5 years of relevant and proven experience in the application of NMR in supporting research into at least one of the following areas: polymer science, biopolymers and natural products, protein and carbohydrate chemistry. Familiarity with NMR operation, maintenance, and data interpretation.
• Possession of a good working knowledge of organic chemistry and various analytical techniques is a must, along with good writing and presentation skills.

Skills & Abilities

Communication Skills:

• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office.

Physical Demands

• Able to walk, stand and sit for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Application Information

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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