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Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
Job Highlights
- Recommend to current and future customers optimal use of our flame retardants and other plastics additives (especially plasticizers) in their existing products and their new products.
- Create new formulations for customers with LANXESS Polymer Additives (PLA) products to enable enhanced polymer properties and cost savings via efficient processing or alternative products.
- Perform various lab syntheses in the area of polymer chemistry.
- Train sales force and distributors on product capabilities and final uses.
- Develop and maintain updated data packs for existing products (data sheets) and applications.
- Develop new applications for existing products.
- Troubleshoot customer equipment and processes, both on the phone and on site at the customer locations.
- Travel with sales personnel to provide technical information to make and close sales, and develop new sales.
- Write technical papers and give technical presentations at key additive conferences and trade meetings.
- Document customer visits and distribute accordingly.
- Document competitors’ products – Understand the pros and cons of our products versus theirs.
Requirements
- Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field is required, some industry experience is preferred. Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field and 10+ years of industry/research experience also considered.
- Significant problem solving skills required in researching and adapting literature and patent knowledge to complex chemical and processing problems relating directly to polymer additives (Flame retardants and Plasticizers) as well as the compounding thereof.
- Excellent communication skills, especially in presenting technical information to both a technical and non-technical audience.
- Should have key knowledge of polymer processing equipment (extruders, reaction injection molders, etc.), performance and physical property testing, and of compounding of flame retardants into various resins.
- Demonstrated proactive safety practices in the laboratory and travel.
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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LANXESS AG HR Team
