Polymer Scientist
Shell•Monaca, PA
•$103,000 - $155,000•Onsite
About The Position
Shell is seeking a Polymer Scientist to join its team in Monaca, PA. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Polymer Scientist to support polymer characterization, customer application needs, and product development. The successful candidate will leverage advanced analytical techniques, laboratory expertise, and strong communication skills to evaluate polyethylene materials, interpret complex data, and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least 3 years of industry experience in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- Strong hands-on laboratory and analytical expertise
- Experience operating analytical instruments and interpreting complex datasets
- Experience in developing analytical methods
- Must be willing and ability to relocate to the Shell Polymers Monaca area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer interaction and relationship-building capabilities
Nice To Haves
- master’s degree preferred
- Hands-on experience with Polyethylene (PE) resins is highly preferred
- Preferably proven experience with GPC, HPLC, GC-MS, and other polymer analyses
Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and polymer characterization studies
- Operate advanced analytical instruments and interpret resulting data
- Perform polymer analyses using techniques such as Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and other relevant methodologies
- Process, analyze, and communicate test results and technical findings
- Investigate material performance and support troubleshooting efforts
- Collaborate with manufacturing, technical service, and commercial teams
- Generate technical reports and present findings to a variety of audiences
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
- company pension plan
- 401(k) plan
- paid vacation time
- paid holidays
- parental leave
- short-term disability leave
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- financial reimbursement for adoption
- wellness
- education
- personal learning expenses
- discretionary long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
