Process Innovation Chemist

Eastman • Longview, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Innovation Chemist will work under the direction of the Group Leader of Texas Process Innovation at our manufacturing facility in Longview, TX. Chemists should be capable of working in a fast paced research environment and provide chemical expertise in support of process chemistry for the manufacturing areas, new product development, and process improvements.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in organic chemistry is preferred though consideration for those with backgrounds in organometallic chemistry and polymer chemistry will be considered
• Strong computing skills
• Strong problem solving skills with experience in statistical methodology
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills are essential

Nice To Haves

• 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 applications R&D, manufacturing, marketing and business partners to understand customer needs and provide commercially viable technical solutions
• Develop research plans and design experiments to provide safe and effective execution of process chemistry or new product development
• Utilize understanding of organic synthesis, chemical mechanisms, and kinetics to provide solutions to complex problems.
• Anticipate technical difficulties and develop creative solutions
• Write patents, technical market support literature, technical presentations, and publications, including internal research for publication, 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 production, marketing, sales, and related functions
• Work in and lead multidisciplinary teams to execute on technical projects, including directing the work of technicians
• Safe execution of all laboratory processes with demonstrated ability to effectively identify hazards associated with chemistries being explored and take appropriate actions

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, and paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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