Research Chemist to Nouryon Stenungsund

We are now giving you the opportunity to develop in the role as Research Chemist at Nouryon Surface Chemistry. You will belong to the Product and Process Research team in our R&D center in Stenungsund. This is a fixed term position until June 30th due to parental leave. Preferred start date as soon as possible!
As a Research Chemist you will work with the development of new products and processes. By studying literature and performing experimental work, you continuously contribute to new and improved products and processes within all our technology segments. You follow the development process from start to finish and get to see results from your daily work. You might get the chance to see your product produced in ton scale!
In this central role, you will join a team with dedicated, highly skilled people and get exposure to many different application areas within Nouryon Surface Chemistry. You will collaborate with researchers in our segment teams, sales representatives, and co-workers at our plant. This gives you a great opportunity to build and develop your internal network.
Main responsibilities
Perform synthesis and process chemistry related tasks related to new product development/research, process optimizations, customer complaints, trouble shooting in manufacturing etc.
Design and run experiments both for internal and external customers and interpret the results.
Communicate results to stakeholders during the work
Organize experiments, sampling and maintenance within an activity or project
Take an active part in the lab and propose changes that promote safety, quality, reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications
A BSc degree or preferable MSc within Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field
Experience within lab work
Experience in digital tools for experimental design and retrosynthesis is desirable
Good communications skills in English, Swedish is preferred.

To be successful in this position we believe that you are an independent person who enjoys making your own decisions and take initiatives. You are a social team player who likes to help and advice others, but who also doesn’t hesitate to ask for input when it’s needed.
Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a fixed term position until June 30th on a full-time basis, reporting to the Section Manager Product Chemistry and based in Stenungsund. Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Thomas Ljungdahl, Section Manager Product Chemistry +4630385697
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Ida Sällergård, HR Business Partner, ida.saellergard@nouryon.com
For union related questions please contact:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: Anna Lena Palm, +46 303 851 13
Unionen: Anette Elmeflo, +4630385111 or Linda Schiötz, +4630385362
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.
We are organized in three Businesses:
Performance Formulations focuses on business lines based on tailored performance that require a high level of customer intimacy, such as those for personal care and agriculture.
Technology Solutions includes business lines that are an integrated part of our customers’ processes, such as catalysts and additives for the polymer and pulp industries.
Industrial Chemicals encompasses our salt-chlorine value chain, which supplies end markets ranging from lightweight metals and plastics to pharmaceuticals.
Do not forget to follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for regular updates of new exciting positions and stories about our achievements.
The application process
The selection process is ongoing during the posting period, please apply asap.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1 hour. There you will meet with the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!
We kindly ask you as an internal candidate to apply with your Nouryon email.
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.