At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

·  We are looking for R&D Laboratory Chemist who has polymer modification and crosslinking research experience to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you? 

·  We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job

To ensure safe and efficient development of modified and crosslinked polymer products by collaborating with internal teams, utilizing processing equipment, and performing comprehensive performance testing and data analysis. 

In your future role as “R&D Laboratory Chemist” you will

·  Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety protocols and Company EHS standard.

·  Collaborate with market teams to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions.

·  Work closely with R&D teams to develop and optimize polymer modification and crosslinking processes.

·  Utilize common polymer processing equipment (such as extruders, mixing mills, vulcanization and injection molding machines) and conduct performance testing using instruments like DSC, tensile testers, MDR, and aging testers.

·  Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders.

Great if you have

·  Experience with thermoplastics and elastomers.

·  Understanding of sustainability trends in polymer modification.

We believe you are...

·  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in polymer chemistry/science, materials science with focus on processing and forming, or related field.

·  Outstanding fresh graduates are welcome; candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

·  Basic understanding of polymer modification and crosslinking principles.

·  Familiarity with modifiers for property enhancement.

·  Ability to learn and operate polymer processing equipment and testing instruments.

·  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

·  Ability to use English as the primary working language (both written and spoken).

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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