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Title: Process Chemist, Polymers TechnologyWe have a vacancy for a Process Chemist based out of the San Giorgio site, reporting to Silvia Verdelli, Sr Technology Engineer, Polymers Technology.
In this role, you will provide process and product formulation support to manufacturing locations both regionally in EMEA and globally.
You will initiate and support process improvement efforts, determine technical feasibility, and provide approval of raw material substitutions using laboratory and/or pilot plant trials.
Your responsibilities will include: Working closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to scale up new products.Participating as an NPD team member – providing initial manufacturing-related input when a project leaves the feasibility phase.Participating on the NPD team through commercialization of the product and introduction to each designated facility.Providing manufacturing documentation to production facilities globally for new products (process description, manufacturing specifications, raw material specifications, equipment requirements, and processing parameters).Providing manufacturing support (often on-site) to production facilities globally during new product startup.As part of the Polymers E&T global technical team, providing technical support for Polyacrylamide and Polyacrylate liquid and dry processes.What you can expect from us: Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development within the role.Develop your expertise and grow professionally.A fun team to work together on challenging activities.Sufficient career opportunities (plus possibility to follow external training courses).Eligible for Bonus scheme (Global Bonus Plan).What you'll bring to the team: BSc degree in Chemistry (Advanced degree preferred) with 5 years of experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment.A good knowledge of Polymer Chemistry - experience of Inverse emulsion processes is an advantage.A strong ability to analyze numerical and verbal data.Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Works well in a team and collaborates well with others.An ability to work innovatively and produce new ideas, approaches, and insights.Join Kemira and create better every day: For more information on this role, please contact: Silvia Verdelli, Sr Technology Engineer, Polymers Technology - email ******.
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than Jan 31st, 2025 at kemira.com/careers.
Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to further developing our diverse and inclusive workplace.
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