Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Material Scientist to join our Global Measurement Science Group at our Wilmington Research Center in Delaware. This is a key role within the Company and the central R&D function, reporting to the Material Science Section Lead.

• Function as a measurement scientist with strong knowledge of materials science, polymer science, and rheology.
• Design, initiate, and perform experiments for characterization of complex polymeric systems.
• Develop structure/property/performance relationships for new product development.
• Independently compile, analyze, and interpret analytical data, present research work to internal and external audiences.
• Manage and support multiple projects, estimate timelines and resources, and coordinate efforts to meet timeline.
• Work closely with other R&D sites and technical support teams to solve challenging technical problems for customers.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

• MS/PhD degree in the field of polymer physics, materials science, analytical chemistry, or related discipline.
• Strong competency in applied rheology of both models and experimentation to understand structure/properties relationship of polymers, materials and formulations.
• Strong hands-on skills in sample preparation and materials characterization.
• Demonstrated capability of technical writing and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times.
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different opportunities.

• 1-2 years of relevant industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience in thermal analysis (i.e., DSC) and microscopy (i.e., AFM) is desirable.
• Experience in chromatography (i.e., SEC/GPC).
• Experience in numerical analysis and image processing.

• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Referral bonus plan - get a job with us and get paid to refer your friends.

Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals, Inc. is a leading global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. We value our customers, employees, and vendors, 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.