Plant Chemist

LANXESS Corporation • Chardon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

We are seeking a Plant Chemist to support operations teams on trouble shooting quality issues in process and after batches to determine root causes and correction actions. This role will participate in the design/establishment of mixing and compounding and plant instrumentation equipment capabilities, coordinate process improvement activities, and ensure quality policies and guidelines are established, promoted and adhered to in all activities pertaining to this position. The Plant Chemist will lead the development of new product processing in the manufacturing facility for the customer base and develop improvements to the existing product mix. Additionally, this role will provide support to key market segments and customers by introducing RCH/RCR technology, and be responsible for conducting trials and submitting Lab Test Requests to the Laboratory in order to assist Product Management and Procurement with the approval or disapproval of raw materials procured by Supply Chain. The Plant Chemist will attend morning production/scheduling meetings as an active participant and assist production in the establishment of parameters and processes for new products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong ability to analyze data to develop conclusions
• Technically skilled in analytical testing & equipment knowledge
• Ability to work independently, strong ability to make decisions and continuous improvements

Responsibilities

• Support operations teams on trouble shooting quality issues in process and after batches to determine root causes and correction actions.
• Participate in the design/establishment of mixing and compounding and plant instrumentation equipment capabilities.
• Coordinate process improvement activities.
• Ensure quality policies and guidelines are established, promoted and adhered to in all activities pertaining to this position.
• Lead the development of new product processing in the manufacturing facility for the customer base and develop improvements to the existing product mix.
• Provide support to key market segments and customers by introducing RCH/RCR technology.
• Responsible for conducting trials and submitting Lab Test Requests to the Laboratory in order to assist Product Management and Procurement with the approval or disapproval of raw materials procured by Supply Chain.
• Attend morning production/scheduling meeting as an active participant.
• Assist production in the establishment of parameters and proesses for new products.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program
• Comprehensive Benefits: retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care
• Work-Life & Flexibility: flexible working arrangements
• Training & Development: ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning

What This Job Offers

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