Chemist Job

Arkema • Upper Merion Township, PA

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About The Position

Are you a new Chemistry grad looking to have a meaningful impact in a hands-on lab role? Apply now and start building a long-term career with us! If you’re looking for an organization that prioritizes career growth and is committed to developing its talent in a collaborative team environment — this is your opportunity. At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network. Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say. Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard. Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation. Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged. Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or related
• No prior work experience required.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field, coupled with 10 years of industry experience in the same
• Hands-on laboratory skills (academic or professional setting), with ability to conduct experiments safely in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• If you have internship/co-op experience or 1-3 years’ of industry experience in liquid formulation, application development, and/or synthesis that is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Support project-based lab experiments for our Kynar products (waterborne fluoropolymer-based coatings) as well as work in polymer synthesis
• Conduct experiments consisting of making formulations and testing them for physical, mechanical, and weathering properties
• Develop and conduct research plans, while analyzing and communicating results to other team members, research management, and sometimes customers
• Contribute to testing improvements and upkeep of lab equipment

What This Job Offers

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