Job Title: Scientist – Polymer Characterization

Job Dimensions

• Provide analytical information in the area of polymer characterization, specifically thermal analysis, to all Arkema Inc. R&D units, process technology, manufacturing plants, and HES groups.
• Completes workload within project timelines. Takes broad view of data analysis and can get involved in analyzing data outside of submitted samples. Leverages other techniques, if needed, to complete projects.
• Working under advice of senior polymer characterization staff, develops methods as required to complete analysis. Generates new insights from project work.
• Develops lab strategic plan. Proposes and completes strategic projects related to ASR.
• Writes and issues technical reports
• Serves on R&D project teams and collaborate with colleagues to solve problems spanning a diverse range of chemistries.
• Helps maintain system reliability and continuity of service, manage hardware/software changes and upgrades.
• Develops extensive professional network with Arkema Inc. scientists; actively participates in appropriate professional organizations.
• Develops knowledge of Arkema products and processes for the business units that are supported and a general understanding of business interests and markets.
• Looks for and pursues opportunities to publish/present externally

Key Activities and responsibilities

• Operate, and assist in overseeing maintenance of thermal analysis laboratory equipment (DSC/PDSC, DTA, TGA, TMA, pycnometry).

• Provide updates on the status of key projects and analytical requests with clear emphasis on value.
• Conduct analyses of 10-15 requests (25-100 samples) per month, depending on technique and complexity, using a range of thermal analysis methods that are both routine and non-routine in nature, organizes and interprets data and writes reports detailing the work.
• Use internal networks to overcome issues, find solutions, and achieve objectives.

• Maintain awareness of polymer characterization techniques, especially those related to thermal analysis, as applied to Arkema interests and products.
• Actively participate in Arkema’s safety programs and lead relevant safety projects as required.

Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience

• PhD in Material Science, Polymer Physics or Polymer Sciences; experience with operation of thermal analysis equipment and interpretation of data.
• Ability to independently develop projects leading to enhanced understanding of property-structure relationships.
• Experience with other analytical techniques highly desirable.

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €9.5 billion ($10.6 billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

The diversity of its employees is an asset that the Arkema group wants to preserve. Its non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, salary levels and career management. The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees.

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