Analytical Scientist (Mass Spectrometry)

Celanese • Florence, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As our hands-on Analytical Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and performing analytical testing to support Celanese divisions. You will be a member of a strong, collaborative team of scientists! To be a good fit, you should have comprehensive experience in analytical chemistry, especially Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Requirements

• Master or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience and interpretation skills in chromatography, especially GC-MS, LC-MS/MS.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide compete/thorough presentations/reports.
• Experience with engineering polymers or plastics.
• Ability to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needs.
• Effective communication - both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling.
• Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results.
• Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment.
• Ability work independently with minimal supervision and be part of team.
• Must strive for continuous improvement.
• Must be energetic, self motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Targeted experience in other analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and thermal characterization methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Using GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, IC, along with various sample preparation/introduction techniques such as headspace analysis, thermal desorption, pyrolysis, solvent extraction, etc.
• Characterizing formulated products and raw materials in terms of VOC emissions, odor, offgassing, extractables/leachables, and specialized troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicating with internal customers and global lab team members.
• Developing new methods in order to meet business objectives.
• Performing minor equipment repairs.
• Selecting/commissioning/validating new equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.).

Benefits

• We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand.
• We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level