R&D Chemist I

ESI•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. An R&D Chemist I is responsible for work in R&D projects, both independently and in collaboration with other R&D personnel, and often as a collaborating member of a cross-functional team. The mission of the R&D Chemist I is to develop new products and processes as dictated by business needs, conducting sophisticated chemical research quickly, cost effectively, and safely. Maintaining alignment with high R&D standards as well as with Product Management priorities for development are essential.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related scientific discipline
Experience working in laboratories/ R&D laboratory environment (industrial experience highly advantageous)
Work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and teamwork within cross-functional areas.
Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
Ability to use statistical methods to design and analyze the results of complex experimental programs.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required

Nice To Haves

Self-driven, curious, with a passion for science, technology and problem solving.
Practical laboratory experience preferably in any of the following fields: general electrochemistry, electroplating technology, materials science, formulation for electronics manufacturing.
Experience with DOE and statistical analysis software (e.g. Minitab) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Support Senior R&D scientists in new product development, process improvement, and technical problem solving on existing products.
Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop new formulations and processes following strict laboratory safety standards.
Operate laboratory instrumentation and perform routine analyses including titration, pH, X-ray, optical microscopy, cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry analysis.
Analyze, interpret and document experimental results accurately and clearly, maintaining high standards of data integrity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the improvement of existing products, as well as the development and successful commercialization of new products.