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

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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