Synthesis Laboratory Technician at Ashland Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Synthetic Polymer Chemist to join Ashland Specialty Ingredients G. P. as a member of our Applied Research Team in Global R&D. This position will report to a Staff Scientist/Research Scientist.

This position will be based in Wilmington, DE.

To learn more about Research & Development at Ashland visit: www.ashland.com/about/randd

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Setup, operate and maintain laboratory equipment used in the synthesis of new products


• Work with scientists to optimize synthesis experiments to meet new product specifications


• Work closely with process and production engineers to transfer data and knowledge to support scale-up of new products


• Contribute to writing of technical reports and presentations


• Maintain laboratory notebooks and logbooks in accordance with company guidelines


• Comply with company procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Minimum two-year associate degree in the physical or life sciences (e.g. chemistry, physics, biology, applied science)


• Minimum of three (3) years of industry experience working in a research laboratory or manufacturing plant


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work in highly collaborative cross-functional environment involving global labs and manufacturing sites


• Strong computer skills with ability to enter and manage data in spreadsheets and reports


• Good track record of safety practices


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences (i.e. chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry, biology)


• Strong working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry


• Experience in synthesis of water-soluble polymers (e.g. cellulose ethers, guar derivatives, etc.)


• Experience in different types of polymerization techniques (solution, emulsion, & precipitation)


• Experience in the synthesis of polymer ingredients for Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, or Coatings application areas

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.