Research Chemist to our Analysis R&D team in Stenungsund

We now have an opening as a Research Chemist for a permanent position within our Analysis EMEA Team based in Stenungsund, Sweden.
In this role you will develop and maintain expertise knowledge in the area of chromatography and synthesis. You will keep up a good Surface Chemistry product know how and be updated with all techniques within Analytics on a general level in order to ensure that the tasks are resolved using the best techniques or a combination of the several techniques. You enjoy practical laboratory work and solve technical problems in a creative way. You design, execute and evaluate experiments and trials, connected to assigned technical activities and projects. For the right person there are great possibilities to develop within Nouryon.
Main responsibilities
Analyse and characterization of new and existing product development/research together with application/market/production and reporting the results.
Develop, implement, validate and take responsibility of analytical methods and synthesis.
Frequently participate in and sometimes lead projects/activities.
Responsible for contacts and analytical tasks with internal and external customers and production.

Qualifications
MSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or other related fields
Excellent skills and competence in the areas of chromatography and synthesis.
Excellent skills regarding equipment and an expert in practical lab work.
Good skills in product knowledge, good understanding of functionalities and basic application knowledge is required.
Good knowledge in organic chemistry.
Good knowledge of spectroscopy (NMR, IR, MS), wet chemical analysis, surface chemistry analysis and validation/statistics.
Good knowledge about working in a project team and good project leadership skills.
Excellent English communication and presentation skills both orally and in writing. Swedish is preferred.

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 permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Section Manager Analysis EMEA 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 Liselotte Hansen, Section Manager Analysis EMEA, +4630385575.
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Ida Sällergård, HR Business Partner, ida.saellergard@nouryon.com
For union related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben, Anna-Lena Palm, Anna-Lena.Palm@nouryon.com +46 733 855 113
Unionen, Linda Schiötz Linda.Schiotz@nouryon.com +46 303 85 362
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.
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The application process
The selection process is ongoing throughout the whole posting time, so 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 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the recruiter and the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!
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