Lead Scientist, Color Technology 1

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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Job Summary

The Color & Light management team is part of SABIC Specialties Technology & Innovation organization and has teams in Bergen op Zoom (The Netherlands), Selkirk (USA), and Shanghai (China). The goal of the team is to create value for our customers through color innovation (supporting new product introductions, platform developments related to interaction of electromagnetic radiation with engineering plastics) and process excellence (productivity programs, strategic colorant and color processes).

How You Can Be the Impact

• As part of the Color & Light Management team you will lead programs to develop proprietary solutions for customers resulting in new products, new platform technologies, and increased productivity.
• Primary responsibilities will include leading the day-to-day, safe operations of SHPP’s Global Weathering Lab, which includes project execution, instrument calibrations, maintenance, and managing various service contracts.  This will also require extensive global interactions with Color and Product Technology, Commercial Teams, Product Management and ColorXpress* Services to execute various short, medium and long-term growth projects.
• You will have significant interactions with the commercial teams & customers, providing weathering and molded-in-color expertise to help them solve their most challenging paint replacement problems.  You will also lead our efforts to actively engage with and influence standards organizations and committees.
• Part of your job will encompass leading color technology platforms related to the interactions of engineering thermoplastics with light offering proprietary solutions for our customers and resulting in new sustainable product and/or process introductions.
• Ensure activities are compliant with safety, regulatory and intellectual property requirements.

What Matters to SABIC

• The successful candidate will be a highly creative and self-motivated individual with exceptional project management, influencing and communication skills.
• PhD. in Polymer, Physical or Organic Chemistry, Material Science or Color Science or MSc/BSc degree with >10 years or relevant experience.  Prior research experience with polymer degradation and accelerated weathering of polymeric materials desired.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple, complex deliverables that require effective teamwork & communication with key stakeholders. Prior experience leading an R&D laboratory desired.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams.
• Willingness to learn about Color Science and Technology.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated technical leadership through peer reviewed publications and presentations.
• Six Sigma (DMAIC and DFSS) training/knowledge are preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older.
• This position does not offer sponsorship for work visas or authorization. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future, to be considered for this role.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday – Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.