Sr. Scientist II

Covestro
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Elgin
1122 Saint Charles Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer In this role you will Initiate and conduct research and development activities to acquire and enlarge scientific knowledge and/or to develop new products and technologies in line with the overall R&D strategy. Major Responsibilities: To work with sales, product line management, plant chemists, technical applications management, legal, and technical product management, as well as being a key interface with our customer's R&D representatives. To manage the needs of the overall organization while delighting the customer. Customers are global in scope, and delivery of positive technical and financial results for FOM is essential. Requires significant autonomy in developing the technology that meets customer needs. This requires being able to understand the customer requirements, translating them to chemistry, thinking ahead of internal customers' needs, and actively challenging unreasonable request. Given that this formulation work resides in the technical arena of optics, which are notoriously demanding, the position requires the ability to solve very tough problems. To supervise and absorb externally generated knowledge within Covestro. To lead in projects with a convincing impact and initiate long-term developments using specialized area expertise. To participate in meetings with customers and use technical and insights from the market to shape future work. $96,390.00- $179,010.00 This is a full time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, paid time off & holidays, 401K with company match & additional retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, student loan relief program, parental & care giving leave and medical, dental, vision coverage (no waiting period). What You Offer Basic Qualifications: Must have a high degree of technical know-how in the area of UV chemistry and formulation chemistry. PhD in chemistry with 15+ years experience required. Must understand how liquid chemistry determined in the laboratory translates into fiber optic draw tower and cable processing performance. Must have experience transferring new products and innovations into manufacturing. Essential Knowledge and Skills: Excellent communication skill are required YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Us Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.