Analytical Scientist (Mass Spectrometry)

As our hands-on Analytical Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and performing analytical testing to support Celanese divisions. You will be a member of a strong, collaborative team of scientists! To be a good fit, you should have comprehensive experience in analytical chemistry, especially Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). 

Responsibilities:

• Your responsibility will include using GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, IC, along with various sample preparation/introduction techniques such as headspace analysis, thermal desorption, pyrolysis, solvent extraction,  etc.
• The individual will be responsible for characterizing formulated products and raw materials in terms of VOC emissions, odor, offgassing, extractables/leachables, and specialized troubleshooting.
• You will need to be able to effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members, develop new methods in order to meet business objectives, perform minor equipment repairs, select/commission/validate new equipment, and ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Master or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience and interpretation skills in chromatography, especially GC-MS, LC-MS/MS.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide compete/thorough presentations/reports.
• Experience with engineering polymers or plastics.
• Ability to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needs.
• Effective communication - both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling.
• Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results.
• Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment.
• Ability work independently with minimal supervision and be part of team.
• Must strive for continuous improvement.
• Must be energetic, self motivated.
• Targeted experience in other analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and thermal characterization methods is a plus.