Platform R&D Staff Scientist

2 weeks ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Ashland Full time

Job Title: Creative Platform R&D Staff Scientist at Ashland Specialty Ingredients

Are you passionate, tenacious, and ingenious about solving problems and working with a driven team?

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a creative Platform R&D Staff Scientist to join their Specialty Additives business unit at the Wilmington DE research center. This role involves a significant responsibility in new product development, its characterization, and exploring new areas for product application within the recently launched Ashland Technology Platforms.

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

  • Lead the evaluation of Ashland's industrial applications
  • Develop chemical additive solutions using bio-based building blocks for industrial applications
  • Drive innovation projects through the stage-gate process
  • Work with cross-functional teams on new application development in coatings
  • Design and execute experiments, interpret data, and build relationships
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales professionals to understand industry needs
  • Contribute to achieving research project targets in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Communicate effectively with internal and customer bases globally

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

  • MS with 5-10 years of specialty chemical industrial experience
  • Demonstrated innovative mindset and strong scientific skills
  • Experience working with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Drive value through creativity and innovation

Preferred qualifications by the business unit:

  • PhD in polymer science, chemistry, or related discipline
  • 2-5 years of specialty chemical industrial experience
  • Experience with coatings additives & formulations, testing, and evaluation methodologies
  • Application experience with alkyd systems, epoxy's, and adhesives
  • Knowledge of polymer structure-property-application relationships


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