Chemist

Urethane Tech Support Chemist Who we are: LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.1 billion in 2020 and about 14,200 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states. What we can offer you: LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success. We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success. Job Highlights Master the exciting area of urethane formulation development, creating elastomers that perform in real world applications. Work closely with customers to solve their urethane processing and part performance issues, directly seeing the impact of your work. Learn about specific applications for urethane materials, the needed mechanical requirements, and the business that drives thes applications. Learn and opperate precision laboratory testing equipment to characterize urethane prepolymers, curatives, and final cured elastomers. Work with senior team members to develop new products, targetting growing market areas. Document lab work and customer interactions. Requirements Specific Education B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Plastics Engineering is required M.S. in one of the above fields or Polymer Science is a plus Work Experience Entry level position however some experience - two to five years in industry (manufacturing or laboratory) would be a plus Exposure to plastics or polymers is desired Special Skills Exposure to polymeric materials and specifically urethanes is a plus, but not required Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to talk with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience (new floor workers to experienced senior management) Good team player, capable of working in a dynamic enviornment What we offer you: Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability. Join the LANXESS team! Must include a resume. Requisition ID: 3481 Location: Naugatuck, CT, US