Associate Scientist

Employee Type: Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

• Responsible to conduct chromatographic analysis of a variety of samples in support of R&D, customer service and manufacturing.
• Assist analysis of samples using standard methods as well as assist senior analysts in development of new methods.
• Testing involves gas and liquid chromatographic techniques, automated titration, use of ‘OpenLab’ chromatographic software and handling of chemicals for preservative determinations.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a Chemistry or Chemical Science, with a preference for analytical experience.
• Experience with the following are highly preferred: High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Chromatography, familiarity with common chromatography data systems, accurate sample preparation procedures, statistical procedures and data processing
• Good written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• A self-starter with ability to balance multiple tasks on different timelines
• Proven ability and passion for working within a highly collaborative environment.
• Sets high standards of personal excellence and demonstrates these behaviors in work habits
• A strong work ethic and a desire to learn new skills
  
  

What We Offer You

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• 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, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
  
  

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!