At INEOS Pigments, we value our people's contribution to making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries worldwide, 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
The Scientist – Product Development role will apply good laboratory practices by following standard operating procedures as directed by the Vice President of Technology & Innovation and will work with other team members including the manufacturing team to achieve the needed performance goals by conducting laboratory, pilot, and plant trials.
About You:
- A BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent with 3-7 years industrial experience or equivalent
- Statistical acumen that shows the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures generally as relates to internal SHE and CHP guidelines
- Should be well versed in pigment test methodologies
- Should be adept at performing surface treatments involving corrosive and caustic materials dissolved in water
- Should have an excellent understanding of material characterization techniques
- Should be aware of the TiO2 pigment market, customers, and general regulations related to coatings, plastics, and paper applications
- Good knowledge of pigment application testing and product awareness
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Can effectively communicate, both in written and oral form, to all levels of personnel, internal or external to INEOS Pigments
- Knowledgeable about chemical process operations and distribution issues
- Ability to travel for plant trial support as required
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Perform project work to achieve performance goals by conducting laboratory pilot and plant scale trials
- Ensure all required test procedures are conducted promptly
- Conduct application testing related to the TiOs pigment market.
- Maintain good records and provide regular reports of study results.
- Troubleshoot and performs minor maintenance on laboratory equipment
- Ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations, overseeing the required calibration, care of the laboratory equipment, secure handling of all chemicals, and performing testing
- Perform duties according to established standard operating procedures.
- Maintain laboratories to ensure continued reliability use in development and evaluation efforts.
- Will be responsible for providing all test procedures are carried out day to day
- Order chemicals and supplies for experiments and maintain inventory
- Prepare samples, characterizes products, and formulates them into end uses
INEOS Pigments Baltimore Administrative Technical Center, located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, includes a 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 an attractive company match.
INEOS Pigments is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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INEOS Pigments is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential function of a position, please send an e-mail to pigments.recruiting@ineos.com or call (410) 762-1000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.