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Alpharetta, GA, US

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Research Chemist

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

 

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

 

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Position overview

Are you passionate about innovation in chemical synthesis and ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a talented chemist to join our team, where you’ll work hands-on in developing breakthrough resins and materials for coatings and beyond. Collaborate with experts to design and execute experiments, conduct rigorous analysis, and lead technical discussions that shape our advancements. Your work will be crucial in achieving our project goals and contributing to safer, more sustainable solutions.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and share your expertise in an environment that values creativity, safety, and continuous learning. If you're excited to work on cutting-edge projects and drive results, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in chemical synthesis.
 

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical options to meet overall project goals in close collaboration with colleagues and achieve stage gate deliverable.
  • Design and plan synthesis experiments.
  • Discuss and demonstrate understanding of chemical intent.
  • Safely carry out chemical synthesis under guidance in laboratory glass apparatus.  Participate in and perform process hazard assessments.
  • Closely monitor synthesis experiments, while keeping written recording of process steps and observations.
  • Characterize synthesized resins by standard analytical methods and evaluate their performance in coatings and other applications.
  • Summarize and reporting of results. Makes recommendations for next steps based on earlier findings.
  • Participate in technical discussions with colleagues and supervisors, where experimental results need to be presented. Present results internally and externally.

Required skills and experience

  • 3+ years technical experience in polymer chemistry and material characterizations.
  • Hands-on experience of working in laboratory environment for synthesis and material characterization. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in experimental execution, data analysis, record keeping, written reporting of results and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in analytical techniques of HPLC, GC and GPC, benchtop NMR and rheology is a plus.
  • Fluent English is required. 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related scientific fields (Material Science, Biochemistry, etc). 

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
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