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Researcher - Polyolefin Catalyst Development

Braskem
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
17 days ago
Department
INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science
  • Postdoctoral or industrial experience in catalyst synthesis, discovery, and development
  • Strong hands-on skills in synthetic chemistry and catalyst preparation
  • Solid understanding of heterogeneous catalysis and catalyst characterization
  • Skills in olefin polymerization, reaction engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication
Nice to have
  • Experience in Ziegler-Natta catalyst synthesis for polyethylene and polypropylene
  • Less than 10 years of post-Ph.D. industrial and/or postdoctoral experience
  • Strong safety mindset
  • Focus on mentoring
  • Track record of working in a team environment
What the job really is

The Researcher in Polyolefin Catalyst Development at Braskem will contribute to the discovery, development, and scale-up of heterogeneous polyolefin catalysts. Responsibilities include conducting assessments to inform catalyst strategies, hands-on catalyst synthesis, planning polymerization experiments, and collaborating with global teams to support product innovation and technology transfer.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Hybrid work model with less than 10% travel
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Strong emphasis on safety and proper handling of chemicals
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