Chemist

Date: Mar 20, 2025

Location: Allentown

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Allentown,

we are looking for you as a(n) Chemist.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Chemist at the site in Allentown, PA.

What you will do:

The Chemist will support the Business Teams and Operations facility through hands on lab support of analytical methods for dispersions, as well as support product development objectives of the Research & Development team by the analytical characterization of experimental samples and prototype products. This role will also maintain analytical procedures and equipment, and audit analytical processes and programs of the Operations facility.

Maintain analytical databases
Provide analytical support to customers.

Collaborate with other chemists on product trouble shooting at the plant scale
Maintain the quality and operability of all existing products in the Dispersions Business Team’s portfolio and provide support to initiate product introduction.
Set up and implement analytical techniques new to Research & Development, such as HPLC analysis of dispersions for formaldehyde and CHDF particle size analysis of dispersions.
Improve existing analytical techniques, as necessary. Communicate technical results in presentations and reports, as necessary.
Participate in all safety processes at the lab and plant scale.
Establish and implement safe work practices to insure safe operation of technology assets.

What we need from you:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other science field
3+ years related work experience
Knowledge of the technical elements of the dispersion business is desirable and includes product technologies as well as process and manufacturing capabilities.
Knowledge of analytical chemistry in general and as it specifically relates to polymer chemistry and polymer dispersions is needed.
Hands on laboratory skills, specifically with analytical instruments and analytical techniques is critical.
Functional knowledge of SAP, as it relates to product introduction and quality is desired.
Familiarity with all manufacturing capabilities and limitations is desired.
Knowledge of lab safety standards and practices is necessary.
The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, both on the technical side as well as the commercial side, is necessary.
Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills are required.
Ability to travel. Less than 10% of time.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.