Sr. Scientist-Product Development

INEOS Pigments is one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America and the leading producer of titanium chemicals. We operate a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply a complete range of TiO2 products for the most demanding end use applications. Our global supply chain network coupled with our local sales network will deliver products around the world. We are committed to providing you with the best products, the best service and the best value. If you have a titanium dioxide or titanium chemicals inquiry we will be pleased to hear from you.

The Sr Scientist role receives supervision from the Head of T&I but works week to week independently or as part of a team as required to apply chemical principles in synthesis and characterization of metal oxide materials leading to new or improved TiO2 pigment products.

This position will apply good laboratory practices in following standard operating procedures as directed by the Head of T&I. Familiarity with the research tools in product development and quality testing required. The individual should be able to identify technology areas needing improvement, develop plans to mitigate problems, carry out and / or improve existing test methods that will benefit productivity as well as maintain laboratory equipment and make recommendations to upgrade laboratory work processes. The qualified individual should be able to take learnings from the lab experiment or plant trial results and apply them to idea development for new products or improvement of current products and / or processes understanding the interrelation of safety, efficiency and profitability. Expectations include working with other T&I, Manufacturing and Commercial teams, and when needed, take leadership roles to achieve product performance goals needed for scale up at the Ashtabula Complex by conducting lab, pilot, and plant trials. The incumbent should possess critical analytical skills and be adept at utilizing solid decision–making tools. The role will also direct the work of one or more technicians in accomplishing set objectives.

Safety

Most important activities :

Adhere to INEOS Pigments Safety Principles and Life Saving Rules

Complete Safety related and other Action Items on time

Complete computer-based training on time

Perform specific Safety Audits

Participate in safety improvement efforts

Participate in monthly safety meetings

Performance in Role

Key Activities :

Receives direction from the Head of T&I but works independently on a day to day basis.

Understand synthesis methods used to produce products in current portfolio

Understand competitor technologies based on patents and other published information

Identify and mitigate performance and process limitations in INEOS Pigments product portfolio

Perform area inspections and keep laboratory chemical inventory current

Performs duties according to established standard operating procedures.

Maintains labs to ensure continued reliability use in development and evaluation efforts

Understand applications testing related to the TiO2 pigment performance

Ensure all test procedures are up to date and reliably completed on a daily basis

Order chemicals and supplies for experiments and to maintain inventory

Prepares samples, characterizes products, and formulates into end uses

Maintain good records and regularly reports study results

Interaction with others :

Key Activities :

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Directs work of one or more technicians in achieving project objectives
• Interacts regularly with Commercial and Manufacturing personnel to understand roles and responsibilities in broader Organization
• Sets goals based on needs expressed and implied by Commercial and Manufacturing teams
• Able to work independently or on a team
• Offers advice and suggestions based on observations made from laboratory work
• Encourages others to perform tasks safely

Qualifications :

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with 0 to 5 years’ experience. Master’s degree with 3 to 10 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years’ experience in an industrial setting.

Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Excel, Minitab

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and across different locations

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Previous experience with executing, completing and defending research projects.