Application Scientist

5 days ago


Salisbury, United States Innospec Inc. Full time

Job Description

The Application Scientist will be part of a lean, fast paced, highly technical team based in Salisbury, NC to support the development and characterization of specific products or formulations that are used in emulsion polymerization, coatings, or construction. Under the supervision of a senior scientist, in this role as an Application Scientist, you will synthesize formulations and carry out industry wide application tests on prototype products for the purpose to link the formulation performance to the chemistry. In addition, these prototype products must be tested for stability using standard methods in the industry. This position is a lab-based role as a bench chemist within the Industrial Team interacting with the rest of the technical and commercial teams. This position will be reporting to the Technical Manager located at the Salisbury Technical Center R&D site and will be part of the global technical team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop knowledge in the various applications serviced by the Industrial business. This will enable providing structure-performance relationships in the chemistries used in these applications.
  • Based on this knowledge, test existing products as well as create novel chemistries and/or formulations with supervision from a senior scientist to matches or exceeds currently used products in this industry.
  • Assist in the progress of development of products through proper stages of project management – from inception to commercialization.
  • Carry out the testing of these new products in lab environment using standard equipment to include performance and stability assessment.
  • Work collaboratively with the Industrial Global team and external testing facilities to evaluate products.
  • Work on both internal and customer projects within the agreed timelines.
  • Produce samples on Laboratory scale – for use in initial testing.
  • Keep accurate records of lab activities, issue detailed technical reports in a reasonable time frame and, when required, prepare effective PowerPoint presentations to present internal projects to the technical and business teams.
  • Implement and meet applicable company safety standards relevant to the R&D function to ensure a safe working environment.
  • When appropriate, will assist in drafting invention disclosures on patentable work.
  • Candidate will spend at least 90% of the working time in the lab with limited time allotted to administrative responsibilities and/or travel to conferences.

Main Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Familiarity with basic analytical chemistry techniques.
  • A creative, logical, and analytical mind with ability to drive the work program forward with attention to detail, good planning, organization, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

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