Senior Associate Scientist

Covestro
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Elgin
1122 Saint Charles Street (Show on map)
Jun 09, 2025
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The Senior Associate Scientist will become the technical expert regarding pigmented, UV curable products for Fiber Optic Materials. They will contribute to the culture of excellence at Covestro's Elgin R&D Center, embody the Covestro Behaviors, and actively contribute to our safety culture. Major Tasks and Responsibilities: Work on R&D projects relevant to the fiber optics business. Develop new and adjust existing coating products according to the company's R&D strategy and project portfolio to realize the company's objectives. Design, implement, and document experiments to address business needs. Interpret data, point out trends, and make recommendations for future work. Prepare and present research reports to internal and external stakeholders. Participate in meetings with customers and use insights from the market to shape future work. Work together with a team of experts to define new approaches to industry problems. Transfer technologies from R&D to operation. When applicable, work with the team to develop and file IP. Develop new, as well as modify existing, pigmented UV curable coating formulations. Use experimental design to optimize formulations for specific applications. Work with photo initiators, monomers, oligomers and pigments to achieved desired color and performance characteristics. Achieve precise color matching of formulated coatings to customer specifications or standards. Evaluate raw materials from various suppliers. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field with 3+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions; OR Masters in Organic chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Coatings with 2+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of industrial experience in color formulations with pigment dispersions Experience in ink and coating formulation, especially UV-curable inks Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of color science and color matching principles Hands-on laboratory experience with ink and coating testing equipment Experience with UV cure acrylate chemistry Experience with polyurethane chemistry Experience with materials science Experience with (Technical) Project Management Pay range: $78,000 - $144,800 This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, paid time off & holidays, 401K with company match & additional retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, student loan relief program, parental & care giving leave and medical, dental, vision coverage (no waiting period). YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Us Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.