<p>What we offer</p> <p>Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.</p> <p>Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:</p> <p>https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/</p> <p>Senior Chemist (Trexlertown, PA)</p> <p>Evonik Corporation is seeking a Senior Chemist (Trexlertown, PA) to act as the Polyurethane Coating Hardeners technology interface with focus customers on key product developments and technical service. Support customers in all technical concerns of Vestanat and Vestagon product range. Understand customer needs and drive specific developments for key customers. Develop strong customer relationships to understand and address their market needs. Support new product development programs to meet emerging needs of the global polyurethane coatings market. Liaise with U.S. production facilities in the development and enhancement of new technical products and develop new production options like external tolling. Lead internal growth projects out of the Americas region with global impact and focus. Support Marketing and Sales functions in setting up account plans and key account strategies. Supervise 1 Lab Technician. Local telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week. Up to 20% domestic travel and 5% international travel.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 5 years of experience in coating chemistry. Employer will accept 2 years of work experience in lieu of degree requirement. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience. Must have the following experience: Developing applications and providing technical service in the field of high-performance coating systems; Polyurethane Chemistry with the focus on coating systems, including waterborne dispersions (PUD), 2K and 1K solvent borne coatings and powder coatings; Working in international teams with complex matrix organizations; Technical leadership in product development and applications; Solving problems with a focus on customer-related technical issues; Leading and contributing to multi-disciplinary project teams; Laboratory management; Disciplinary leadership of laboratory staff; and Using and maintaining process safety management systems. Up to 20% domestic travel and 5% international travel.</p> <p>THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM</p> <p>QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Apply at https://careers.evonik.com/en/, "job search" code #R48032</p> <p>Your Application</p> <p>To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.</p> <p>Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.</p> <p>Your Talent Acquisition Manager:</p> <p>Tammy Roden</p> <p>Company is</p> <p>Evonik Corporation</p>