Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, synthesizing, analyzing, and testing new materials and formulations towards WACKER’s goals within a global team environment.
• Scientist will advance state-of-the-art materials and formulations, generating fundamental knowledge to solve technical challenges.
• Independently contribute to interdisciplinary R&D projects for the target markets, demonstrating advanced knowledge and introducing innovative solutions.
• Drive technology development and implementation, demonstrating strong project planning skills.
• Maintain familiarity with current literature and advances in relevant fields.
• Accurately records, analyzes, interprets, and reports experimental data to stakeholders.
• Actively participate in WACKER safety programs, ensure compliance with safety procedures, maintain good laboratory housekeeping, and proactively propose improvements to existing safety protocols.
• Provides technical and professional mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Provides support to R&D technical manager as needed. 
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with presentations to internal technical colleagues, including R&D, Business Teams, and Production as needed.
• Contribute to a creative R&D environment, including ideation and innovation discussions, leading to a robust project pipeline.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum M.S. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline required, Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant industrial work experience is required
• Synthesis experience in an industrial, academic, or government research lab required. Experience of emulsion chemistry preferred.
• Experience of characterization of chemical compounds via analytical techniques such as NMR, IR, GC, DSC, DMA, TGA, rheology, etc.
• Experience mentoring colleagues in an industrial setting.
• Proven expertise in field supported by technical publications and presentations.
• Able to review and interpret scientific and patent literature; contribute to internal WACKER IP generation.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory safety policies and practices
• Self-starter and able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks as needed.
• Capable of leading technical projects as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of silicone chemistry is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated Ability to creatively solve problems and lead investigations.

• 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