Analytical Scientist

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Scientist to join our Measurement Science Team at our Wilmington, DE Research Center. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and global R&D. This on-site position will report to a Principal Scientist and group leader within Measurement Science.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interface with internal and external personnel as a hands-on analytical scientist utilizing GC, GC-MS, HPLC and HPLC-MS technologies to support Ashland’s growth strategy
• Hands-on wet chemistry and basic synthesis with a focus on carbohydrate chemistry and analysis
• Compile, analyze and interpret analytical data. Develop structure/property/performance relationships.
• Present study results to internal and external audiences
• Manage multiple projects, estimate timelines and resources, and coordinate efforts to meet timeline.
• Work closely with other R&D sites and technical support teams to solve challenging technical problems for customers.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• MS degree in a relevant area of Chemistry is a requirement; PhD preferred
• Strong competency in mass spectrometry
• Experience with various chromatographic techniques (GC, LC)
• Independent decision maker with a record of successful technical achievement
• Ability to travel within United States and overseas as needed for product support
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :

• Carbohydrate chemistry and characterization
• Leadership experience
• Experience with Agilent MassHunter/ChemStation/OpenLab and Waters Empower
• Experience with LIMS
• Polymer chemistry and characterization

Perks of working at Ashland:

• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Referral bonus plan – get a job with us and get paid to refer your friends

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer.

 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.