Catalysis Scientist Specialist

The role

The scientist will support research and development activities within the Global Catalysis organization. This role involves developing catalytic solutions for bio-based chemicals, specialty products, and polyolefins catalysis.

What you will do

• Contribute to catalysis research projects for new catalysts and processes.
• Design and execute experimental programs for synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation.
• Analyze experimental data and correlate catalyst properties with performance.
• Support development of zeolite-based and metal-supported catalyst systems.
• Contribute to catalyst preparation including synthesis, modification, shaping, and metal deposition.
• Assist in catalyst scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute ideas for new catalyst concepts and research methodologies.
• Support intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent support.

Required qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst synthesis, and characterization.
• Ability to independently plan and execute experimental work.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings.
• Curiosity, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience gained through doctoral research, postdoctoral work, or early industrial experience in catalyst development.
• Experience with catalyst synthesis, characterization, and reactor testing.
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Zero to five (0-5) years of industrial and/or postdoctoral experience in catalysis research and development.
• Fundamental understanding of heterogeneous catalysis principles and catalyst structure-performance relationships.
• Experience in catalyst synthesis, catalyst characterization, and catalyst performance evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with zeolite synthesis or other porous material synthesis techniques.
• Familiarity with post-synthesis modification methods for zeolites and porous materials.
• Experience with catalyst preparation and metal deposition methods.
• Familiarity with catalyst characterization techniques such as XRD, BET, TPD, TPR, chemisorption, SEM, TEM, ICP, XRF, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, or solid-state NMR.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Before you apply

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future.

About the company

Braskem is a producer of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries. Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia.