PhD Analytical Chemist

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking a recent 2026 or upcoming 2027 PhD graduate Analytical Chemist with an experimental focus to join the Technology organization in Kingsport, Tennessee. As a member of a high-performing team, this individual will be responsible for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for new and existing processes and products. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of scientists, engineers and technicians at the lab, pilot and/or commercial scale to meet market demands. This posting is for recent or upcoming PhD graduates to join our team in 2027. PhD graduation date must be in 2026 or anticipated graduation in 2027.

Requirements

• Required Degree: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science/Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Safe execution of all laboratory processes with demonstrated ability to effectively identify hazards associated with various chemistries and take appropriate actions
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry problem solving principles and various technique types
• Demonstrated creativity and desire to solve challenging and complex problems
• Passion for understanding the fundamental aspects of complex chemistries and processes
• Ability to lead and contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill data and effectively present key messages across the technical enterprise, as well as various groups such as marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, QA/QC, supply chain, customer service, sales and external customers and suppliers
• Strong organizational/time management skills and ability to prioritize

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partner functions, such as applications R&D, manufacturing, quality and business partners to understand needs and provide viable analytical testing solutions.
• Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to provide safe, effective analytical solutions to our internal partners or for customer fitness for use.
• Develop research plans and design experiments in support of a variety of product lines and applications.
• Elucidate and recommend analytical solutions for successful scale-up and manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Anticipate technical difficulties and develop creative solutions.
• Prepare/Write technical presentations and reports to document work for internal consumption and/or patent applications and provide support/liaison for external research conducted in line with the organization’s research strategy.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to communicate with manufacturing, R&D, Business, Customer and/or Quality teams.
• Work in and lead multidisciplinary teams to safely execute technical projects, including directing the work of technicians.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account option
• Voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match
• Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
• Eleven paid holidays
• One personal day
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree