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Ashland · 2 days ago

Staff Scientist

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ashland is a global specialty chemicals company that provides innovative solutions across various markets. They are seeking a Staff Scientist to lead R&D projects focused on developing novel emulsion polymerization additives, collaborating cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead R&D projects focused on the development of novel emulsion polymerization additives and technologies for specialty additives

Design and execute experiments to optimize polymer composition, particle morphology, and process conditions

Scale up formulations from lab to pilot and production scale, ensuring robust process transfer and product consistency

Collaborate cross-functionally with application R&D, analytical, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory teams to align technical solutions with business needs

Apply advanced characterization techniques (e.g., DLS, GPC, DSC, FTIR) to evaluate polymer structure–property relationships

Author technical reports, presentations, and patent disclosures to document and communicate findings

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout all phases of development

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

Qualification

Emulsion polymerizationPolymer ScienceChemical EngineeringColloidal stabilitySurfactant systemsReaction kineticsProcess scale-upProject managementEthical behaviorCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills