Research Chemist : Organic Peroxides Job - (king of prussia, pennsylvania) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For Sale
Req Id xxxx1 : Posted 12/23/xxxx : Research and Development : King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US
The Research Chemist is responsible for providing hands:on support in the development of new applications for organic peroxides. He/she will be responsible for assembly of formulations, including those with polymeric materials, and carrying out chemical and physical tests to understand formulation:property relationships. The Research Chemist (Organic Peroxides) may furthermore interact with technical, commercial or manufacturing collaborators, and customers. The position is located at Arkemas Corporate Offices and R and D Center in King of Prussia, PA.
The major job activities are focused in four key areas:
1. Assembling formulations containing organic peroxides
2. Mixing organic peroxide formulations with polymers, monomers, elastomers or other materials under commercially:relevant conditions, and processing them under reactive or non:reactive conditions.
3. Running routine physical and chemical analyses of the produced materials, including rheology, thermal, and mechanical testing
4. Recording, documenting and analyzing experimental data.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
: Master's degree with 3+ years industrial experience (preferred) or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years industrial experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field (or equivalent work experience) is required.
: Demonstrated ability to safely handle and work with hazardous materials.
: Ability to work with minimal oversight within a chemical laboratory environment is critical.
: Demonstrated track record of strong safety practices and techniques is a plus, as is familiarity with experimental design.
: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate working within a team environment and to communicate the results to both internal and external customers
A global chemical company and Frances leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation based approach, we produce state:of:the:art specialty chemicals that provide customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, 14,000 employees, 80 production facilities and 10 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue of 8.1 billion and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands. In North America, Arkema, Inc., a subsidiary of Arkema is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. Arkema Inc. employs 2,400 people and operates 32 facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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