R&D Chemist / Engineer

We are seeking an experienced R&D Chemist/Engineer to join Avient’s research and development team. The R&D Chemist/Engineer will be responsible for the research and development of sustainable, polymer-enhancing solutions that create value for our customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for designing and conducting experiments toward the development or improvement of custom polymer compounds. Responsible for developing a testing plan, and procedure, data analysis, and communication of results. Three plus years direct, relevant experience with the ability to operate with little to no direction.

·       Support the development of products and technologies within existing and new markets

·       Help drive innovation that enriches Avient’s intellectual property portfolio

·       Use statistical methods to drive experimentation and data interpretation

·       Communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

Education and Experience:

Essential:

·       BSc. / MSc. in Chemistry, Polymer Science/Engineering, Material Science, with at least one year of experience of industrial or academic research in the fields of either chemistry, petrochemicals, plastics, coatings, adhesives, rubber, polymer formulation, composites or polymer processing

·       Experience of working in a laboratory/material processing environment

·       Knowledge & experience of polymer characterization/analysis

·       Experience of designing and conducting experiments

Desirable:

·       At least three years of industrial experience in the fields of  chemistry, petrochemicals, plastics, coatings, adhesives, rubber, polymer formulation, composites or polymer processing

·       Prior experience of a technical role within an corporate innovation/R&D environment

·       Knowledge & experience of analytical characterization techniques for rheological, mechanical and thermal properties of polymers

·       Knowledge of the chemistry behind polymer structure, reactivity and stabilization.

·       Working knowledge of polymer processes including compounding with twin-screw extruders, injection molding, and extrusion-blow-molding

·       Experience in executing DOEs, and knowledge of relevant statistical software (StatEase, Minitab, SigmaPro or similar)

Essential Competencies:

·       Presentation and communication skills, and be comfortable with public speaking.

·       Organizational skills required to develop detailed experimental plans.

·       Collaborative and work effectively across cross-functional teams to drive projects from lab-to-commercial scale.

·       Independent thinker and self-motivated to address technical challenges.

ABOUT AVIENT

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Examples include:

• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy  
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well as positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation, or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance. 

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.