Elementis is a global
specialty chemicals company, with over 1,300 employees working at 23 locations
across the globe. They create high-value specialty additives that enhance the
performance of their customers’ products and make a positive change in the world.
Elementis is
establishing a new office and modern laboratory in Porto, Portugal. They offer
exciting roles in Research & Development, Human Resources, Finance,
Logistics, Customer Service, Regulatory/Product Stewardship, Sales &
Marketing, providing a diverse range of opportunities to grow and make an
impact. Most of the roles are regional or global.
As an Adhesives/Sealants Scientist, you are responsible for providing solutions to customer needs and requirements in the field of adhesive & sealants. Support sales of existing portfolio to meet customer needs.This will be achievable through testing commercial available products or newly developed products
Your new role:
- Independent creation and implementation of customer specific projects.
- Evaluate the quality and application performance of new product candidates as technical support to Stage Gate Projects.
- Hands-on lab work in the preparation and testing of industrial water-, solventborne and solventfree formulations based on existing starting formulations.
- Update test formulas regarding newer raw materials and market trends.
- Discussion and communication of project status and results to supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintaining a record of all lab project work in written English by using existing software and databases
- Support of the marketing department in creation of promotional data for product launches and fairs, congresses. Participation in fairs and congresses.
- Technical support and guidance to quality, production and procurement departments.
- Active participation in technical training for commercial teams, distributors and customers.
- Maintenance and set-up of application preparation and measurement equipment in accordance to existing ELEMENTIS HSE and lab instructions.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Education: A degree in chemistry, preferably Master of science. Chemical Engineer. Relevant areas are Organic chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry,
- Experience: 5+ years of practical experience of adhesive & sealant formulation, testing and customer collaboration/customer service.
- Experience in polymer synthesis is desirable but not required.
- IT Skills: Microsoft Office, Presentation software, Project management software,
- Desireable: Salesforce, JDE, Experimental design, Rheocompas
- Language Skills: fluent in spoken and written English, second language is beneficial (apart from Portuguese)
- Working arrangements: On site
- Travelling required: Up 10 % of travel required
This position will
have a fully on-site regime. Whilst this role
will be based at the Porto Hub, there will be occasions where you may be
required to travel to other Elementis sites.