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Chemistry Job Listings
These listings are posted to aid LVACS members in their career development and do not reflect a recommendation of these institutions by LVACS.

Graduate Chemist, Philadelphia Water Department
A job opportunity appropriate for recent and future Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates.  Any student within 9 months of receiving a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD is eligible to apply, as is anyone already holding one or more of those degrees.  The posting itself can be found at https://phila.peopleadmin.com/postings/99302.

Director, Process R&D, Evonik  Allentown, PA On-site
Strategic planning, coordination, and scientific management of global processes for amines; Development and leadership of projects to drive step change productivity through application of novel process technology including creation of white papers, technology road maps and engineering economics in areas new to the business. Management of international, strategic innovation and process optimization projects across a complex matrix involving R&D, application technology, process engineering and production. Coordination of important internal and external partners regarding technical aspects of projects. Global functional and disciplinary responsibility for “Hydrogenation and Amine Derivatives” group including resource allocation. Monitor new or alternative technology platforms. Development and implementation of IP strategies Responsible; key skills areas in Process R&D including development and recruitment of talent. Ensures that Knowledge Retention is maintained. Apply

Senior Scientist (DLC/Coatings/Thin Film), BEST Engineered Surface Technologies, LLC, Allentown, PA
We are in search of a Senior Scientist at our Diamonex facility in Allentown, PA to add to our team. This new member of our team and family will be part of a team that develops new products, processes, and configurations specific to our complex technology. Apply

Chemist - Adhesives, Wacker Chemical Corporation USA, Allentown, PA On-site
This position will be focused on technical service, application development and product development for customers in the adhesives market for North America. This position will require significant time working in the laboratory. This role will be crucial in initiating, developing, and maintaining relationships between customers and Wacker from a technical perspective. This position will coordinate and work with R&D, production sites, business teams, EH&S, and the Sales team to grow profitable and sustainable business. In addition, this role has primary responsibility to maintain a safe work environment through establishing, implementing, and maintaining safe work practices in the team and in the technical community in general. Apply

Formulation Chemist Personal Care, Brenntag, Allentown, PA
The Formulation Chemist is responsible for creating innovative starting point formulations and managing customer projects, product development, and application testing in order to support the sales and marketing organization as well bring value to our customers and suppliers. Apply

Chemist, Evonik, Allentown, PA On-site
Manages and completes new product development programs to meet the emerging needs of the epoxy adhesive market, that results in increased, defensible opportunities for the ECA business line. Works with North America-Application Technology and adhesive market leads to manage assigned product development projects from concept to commercialization. Support customers and commercial team on the adhesive curing agents and additives product lines and be the key point of contact. Understand the ECA base product offerings and have a deep knowledge of structure-properties-relationship to apply for the new product design. Develops a strong working relationship with technology teams in the Americas and further develop these relationships with technical counterparts in Europe & Asia. Demonstrates technical leadership in the area of safety and product stewardship. Apply

Post Doc Industrial Fellow - High Performance Polymers, Evonik,  Allentown, PA On-site 
The position is limited to 15 months.

Contribute to R&D projects, communicate with partners internally (e.g., Technical centers in Marl and China) and externally (e.g., concerning polymer processing). This includes the planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of R&D work in labs and plants. The position holder will be in contact with customers and internal stakeholders to learn new competences and get involve with main tasks and challenges in polymer development work. Apply

Sr. Research Chemist, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Princeton, NJ On-site
The Senior Research Chemist will work with other researchers and multidisciplinary project teams to solve problems using various analytical chemistry techniques. Work with Sr. Manager Applied Sciences and other Analytical, and Microbiology Leads to develop a 5- and 10-year plan to build C&D's Analytical/Microbiology capability delivering a roadmap to support innovation. The Senior Research Chemist will be able to interpret and communicate results to various product and process personnel. The Senior Research Chemist will also mentor other chemists and technicians in the department. Apply

Senior Surfactants Scientist, Nouryon, Bridgewater, NJ On-site
The Senior Surfactants Scientist will join the Nouryon team and be responsible for the research, development, and evaluation of surfactant ingredients for the home and personal care segments. This may include developments for various sub-segments, such as hard surface cleaners, degreasers, laundry and dish washing products, personal cleansing systems, conditioners, sunscreens, and skin care products. Apply