Scientist (m/f/d)

Are you an experienced technical expert in the field of Circular Economy and Sustainability? Are you interested in contributing to the progress of R&D programs and Business Support. Welcome to LyondellBasell!

For our European production site in Frankfurt am Main, we are looking for a

Scientist (m/f/d)

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Manage, operate, maintain and develop the assigned R&D laboratory for “Structural, Thermal and Elemental Characterization” in order to plan and realize R&D activities, especially in field of Circular Economy and Sustainability, contributing to the progress of R&D programs and Business Support.

• Manage and operate an analytical laboratory for the characterization of polyethylene and sustainable polyolefin solutions
• Develop and implement analytical, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques with focus on circular economy and sustainability in cooperation with our global analytical expert network
• Improve efficiency of existing methods and develop novel techniques for characterization of new products
• As disciplinary lab head you will train lab personnel in technical-, quality- and safety-relevant topics
• Understand polymer structure and polymer properties and carry out polymer characterization and analytics by solving problem for various customers within R&D, manufacturing and business
• Maintain quality management of existing methods as part of the ISO 17025 accreditation
• Support development of new polymer products in close inter-disciplinary collaboration with catalyst, process and product development
• Collaborate on cross-functional research topics among R&D sites in Italy and USA
• Support generation of new patents

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics or Material Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification, with focus on elemental analysis
• Excellent scientific and technical expertise in development and implementation of spectroscopic and analytical methods, especially SEM/EDX, XRF, FT-IR, ICP-MS and ICP-OES
• Advanced application knowledge in thermo-analytical methods, such as DSC and TGA
• Expertise in complex analytical problems and their implementation into relevant test concepts
• Problem-oriented working and analytical thinking, with a high amount of own initiative and commitment
• Ability to manage complex interfaces and a diverse spectrum of internal customers
• Good resource management and project management skills
• Good knowledge of polymers structure and structural characterization techniques
• Good knowledge of polymer-structure/property correlations
• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Quality and Environment Regulations
• A pronounced sense for the needs of internal and external customers
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Fluent in English and German, written and oral

What makes us attractive – your perspectives?

We offer attractive salary package, company social benefits and mobile working.

We encourage decisions and reward results.

We believe in the power of many - with continuous improvement we build successful teams.

We want to appeal to everyone – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team  at karriere@lyondellbasell.com for more details.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB): As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company’s products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.