Analytical Scientist; Mass Spectrometry

Overview

As our hands‑on Analytical Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and performing analytical testing to support Celanese divisions. You will be a member of a strong, collaborative team of scientists! To be a good fit, you should have comprehensive experience in analytical chemistry, especially Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry (GC‑MS) and Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS).

• Your responsibility will include using GC‑FID, GC‑MS, HPLC, LC‑MS/MS, IC, along with various sample preparation/introduction techniques such as headspace analysis, thermal desorption, pyrolysis, solvent extraction, etc.
• The individual will be responsible for characterizing formulated products and raw materials in terms of VOC emissions, odor, off gassing, extractables/leachables, and specialized troubleshooting.
• You will need to be able to effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members, develop new methods to meet business objectives, perform minor equipment repairs, select/commission/validate new equipment, and ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.).

• Master or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience and interpretation skills in chromatography, especially GC‑MS, LC‑MS/MS.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide complete/thorough presentations/reports.
• Experience with engineering polymers or plastics.
• Ability to pro‑actively design methods to meet customer needs.
• Effective communication – both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling.
• Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results.
• Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be part of a team.
• Must strive for continuous improvement.
• Must be energetic, self‑motivated.
• Targeted experience in other analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and thermal characterization methods is a plus.