Job Details
Research Scientist
Vacancy Number: req3902
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.
Job Summary
Conduct directed research to develop novel bio-based and sustainable ingredients for all business sectors.Document all work following established procedures.Provide technical support and service to relevant departments and divisions of Croda. Perform all duties within the guidelines of Company's safety, health & environmental regulations.All other duties as assigned by management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Duties:
Lead research projects using existing or new enabling technologies to create new ingredients and processes that are aligned with Croda's Sustainability Commitment to be land, climate and people positive.
Scientist will support the design, development, synthesis, and purifications of materials.
Evaluate physical and chemical properties of newly developed products vs existing products and benchmarks.
Expected to enhance knowledge of technology area and relevant scientific techniques to continuously improve research capability.
Document work in notebooks and/or databases as appropriate including manufacturing packages, methods, technical reports, etc.
Serve as technical resource in supporting the smooth transfer of new product and processes to regional production sites.
Working with IP lawyers, research IP landscape and freedom to operate, and support the filing of patents.
Work with regulatory teams to ensure new ideas comply with regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize products.
Support customer visits and training related to upstream innovation projects.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
MS in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field. A PhD in these fields is preferred.
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge of natural product chemistry, enzymatic catalysis, bioprocessing, sustainable and green chemistry is highly desirable.
0 - 5 years of relevant experience in the industrial or academic setting is preferred.
Strong background in a broad range of synthetic organic chemistry knowledge which includes the planning and execution of synthetic reactions.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal.
Physical Demands:
Able to walk, stand or sit for a minimum of 8 hours per day. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is 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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