At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
About the Role
Are you seeking an opportunity where you can strive for excellence in a dynamic company? We are looking for a Scientist to join our team in Glen Burnie, Maryland. In this role under the direction of a Principal Scientist, you be involved in product development and application testing to improve INEOS Pigments' competitive advantage.
About You
- A degree in Chemistry or related discipline either being an AA with 3-7 years or a BS/BA with 0-3 years industrial experience
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Statistical acumen showing the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data
- Should be well versed in, or able to learn quickly titanium dioxide pigment test methodologies
- A general understanding of the operation and maintenance of lab equipment
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and professionally
- Interest in and ability to quickly learn about titanium dioxide pigment technology relevant to the business market
- Strong interpersonal skills and clear ability to communicate with others
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Perform lab/pilot plant experiments safely and semi-independently with direction from project scientist
- Perform area safety inspections and maintain chemical inventory
- Record and analyze data to present in both written and oral form to supervisor
- Perform duties according to established standard safety principles and operating procedures
- Discuss with scientist next steps in progressing a project.
- Maintain good records and provide regular reports of study results.
- Troubleshoot and performs minor maintenance on laboratory equipment
- Ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations, oversee required calibration, maintain laboratory equipment, and work safely with chemicals
- Travel as needed to INEOS Pigments production facility to scale up product improvements and monitor plant trials
- Adherence to INEOS Pigments Life Saving Rules, Behavioral and Process Safety Principles
- Ability to work independently and on teams
- Exhibiting sound judgment and attention to detail
- Can effectively communicate, both in written and oral form, to all levels of professionals internal or external to INEOS Pigments
- Approximately 10% business travel expected
The INEOS Pigments Global Headquarters location in Glen Burnie, Maryland includes 120,000 square foot world-class research facility providing research, development, and technical services for the company, including titanium dioxide and performance chemicals.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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