Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Position Title : Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemistry)

Location : Pirmasens, Onsite

Position Overview

The Analytical Chemist (Senior Scientist) is responsible for independently evaluating, planning, and executing analytical tasks, while making informed decisions on prioritizing requests. This role plays a critical part in supporting cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Management, Application Technology, Operations, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Process Engineering. Strong German language skills are essential for successful collaboration across functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Assess analytical requests for raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, production samples, customer samples, and competitor products.

Plan and execute analyses to support R&D development milestones.

Critically evaluate results and determine analytical and physico-chemical parameters.

Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and, when required, presentations.

Develop, optimize, verify, and validate analytical methods; document in SOPs.

Monitor analytical instrumentation market; evaluate / select external service providers.

Provide expert support to R&D, Quality Assurance, Application Technology, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Process Engineering.

Ensure operational safety and functionality of analytical instruments and associated software.

Safely handle, store, and document chemicals in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Evaluate new raw materials, integrate spectral data into databases, and develop test methods for material inspections.

Support customer requests in alignment with R&D, Sales, and Application Technology.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or equivalent.

Fluent German and English language skills.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

Experience in analytical method development, optimization, and validation.

Familiarity with raw material evaluation and customer-facing technical support.

Prior experience in chemical industry analytical labs.

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