Research & Development Scientist I/II

Wacker Chemical Corporation
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
May 01, 2025
Date: May 1, 2025 Location: Ann Arbor Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor, we are looking for you as a(n) Research & Development Scientist I/II. Job Responsibilities Scientist role is responsible to develop, synthesize, analyze, and test new materials and formulations towards WACKER's sustainability goals within a global team environment. Scientist will advance state of the art materials and formulations. Contribute to interdisciplinary R&D projects for the target markets of Personal Care, Healthcare and Industrial Coatings with a focus on sustainable and high-performance materials. Accurately records, analyses, and reports experiments data. Focus on safe lab operations, managing lab routines, including equipment maintenance. Effectively communicates with internal technical colleagues, including R&D, Business Teams, and Production. Contribute to a creative R&D environment including ideation and innovation discussions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required. Chemical synthesis experience in an industrial, academic, or government research lab preferred Minimum of a summer internship or equivalent research experience in a lab environment Experience of characterization of chemical compounds via analytical techniques such as NMR, IR, GC, DSC, DMA, TGA, etc. Knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure property relationships preferred. Emulsion/emulsion polymerization experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Strong commitment to environmental health and safety excellence. Strong verbal and written communication skills. What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development. Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com. Reference Code:29360 #LI-CE1 The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit