<p>Researcher</p> <p>At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs - today and in the future.</p> <p>We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?</p> <p>About the job</p> <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Analytical Chemist to join our Analysis Americas team. Our goal is to provide the best information within a short time to our customers in response to their characterization needs. The team operates regionally supporting all aspects of the business. The successful candidate will have expertise in a variety of wet chemistry techniques and ideally, experience with ICP-OES. You will be an integral part of our larger analytical team, contributing to accurate data collection and analysis while maintaining a well-organized and clean laboratory environment. Strong communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential for this role.</p> <p>In your future role as a Researcher, you will</p> <ul> <li>Perform qualitative and quantitative wet chemistry analyses on a wide variety of products to meet the characterization needs of multiple customers. </li><li>Supply timely, insightful analytical reports from analytical data to internal customers. </li><li>Utilize ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy) for elemental analysis. </li><li>Follow established protocols and adhere to quality control standards in all testing procedures. </li><li>Will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of laboratory instrumentation to assure best possible performance and reliability. </li><li>Maintain a well-documented lab notebook, ensuring all experimental procedures, observations, and results are accurately recorded. </li><li>Collaborate and communicate effectively with the larger analytical team and internal customers to support ongoing projects. </li><li>Ensure the laboratory workspace is tidy, clean, and complies with safety standards. </li></ul> <p>We believe you bring</p> <ul> <li>The individual sought for this specific position will have a B.S./M.S. in chemistry with a minimum of 5 years industrial experience in Analytical Chemistry as well as the following: </li><li>Proven experience with data collection and analyses from Metrohm potentiometric titrations, moisture, flash point, viscosity and density determinations, and other routine analytical lab equipment. </li><li>Familiarity with ICP-OES is a bonus. </li><li>Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft office suite of programs. </li><li>Proficient with instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li><li>Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills. </li><li>Commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment. </li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tasks. </li></ul> <p>Good to know</p> <p>This is a permanent, onsite position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Department Manager, Analysis Americas and based in Bridgewater, NJ</p> <p>Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/</p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p> <p>We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.</p> <p>About?Nouryon</p> <p>We're looking for tomorrow's Changemakers, today.</p> <p>If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.</p> <p>Visit?our?website?and follow?us on?LinkedIn.</p> <p>#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers</p> <p>We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.</p> <p>Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</p> <p>#LIONSITE</p>