Chemist; m​/f​/d as Research Scientist Surfactants & Polymers

Chemist (m/f/d) as Research Scientist Surfactants & Polymers

Clariant is a specialty chemistry company focused on developing innovative and sustainable chemical solutions for customers across various industries. Our Business Unit Care Chemicals provides specialty chemicals and application solutions for Personal & Home Care, Crop Solutions, Paints & Coatings, and Industrial Lubricants, with global R&D teams working on sustainability transformation through molecular design.

We are looking for a Research Scientist - Surfactants & Polymers (m/f/d) to join our global R&D team at our research and production site in Gendorf, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, you will contribute to our innovation strategy in alkoxylation chemistry, working in synthesis laboratories and collaborating with international colleagues across application development, analytics, and production.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizing innovative surface-active agents and polymers
• Advancing the innovation strategy of our core technology platform alkoxylation
• Exploring new technology fields and mapping out technology strategies
• Collaborating closely with Application Development, Analytics, Process Technology, Pilot and Production plants.

Requirements

• PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry, preferably with Postdoc experience
• Hands-on, in-depth experience in synthetic organic chemistry
• Creative personality with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent team player with good communication skills
• High motivation, ambition, and reliability
• Language skills: fluent in German and English

Our Offer

• Room for creativity in an attractive, global working environment
• Future career growth opportunities and support of your development needs with tailored, individual trainings
• Strong teamwork with international and multidisciplinary collaborations
• We offer attractive remuneration and the benefits of a modern company

Your Contact

Rodrigo Wintersteller
Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA
Tel. +49 (0)69/305-80582

Job : 40967 | Location: Gendorf, Bavaria, Germany

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, organized into Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose is to foster sustainability by offering high-value chemical specialties and solutions for customers across industries.

At Clariant, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to equal opportunities for professional growth across all levels of the organization, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or other factors, in accordance with applicable laws.