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.
The Senior Scientist
for the Adjacent market will drive the development of new segments in
cooperation with the marketing department team. His technical expertise is
needed to understand better and faster the needs to be successful in new
segments. Designing and execution of prove of concept testing internal or
external will be part of the position
Your new role:
- Develop in cooperation with
marketing strategies to learn and penetrate new segments (=adjacent
markets, e.g. Ceramics, Composites, Plastics, Dispersant for the Battery
Market)
- Identify, coordinate, and work
with external research, academic and new venture partners to discover and
present new technology and innovation platforms to leadership team
- Design and execute needed
studies for multiple project simultaneously - internal or external - to
collect scientific product data.
- Perform an active role in new
product brainstorming sessions with Marketing and R&D. Develop new
concepts and present ideas to Marketing.
- Review patent landscape to
identify market launches and cross industry inspiration
- Lead 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 or chemical engineering, preferably Master of science or PhD.
Relevant areas are Organic chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical
chemistry,
- Experience: 5+ years if PhD
degree, 10+ years if Bachelor’s or Masters degree, of practical experience
with customer collaboration/customer service. Technical Experience in
targeting new segments.
- 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
- Traveling required: up to 25 %
of travel required
This position will
have 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.