Analytical Chemist

**Responsibilities**:
Typical duties and responsibilities are:

- Complying and promoting the Eastman Safety Culture and follow the safety rules applicable to our Analytical and Material Characterization Laboratories. Maintaining a clean work area in line with Eastman’s housekeeping standards.
- Using general analytical techniques and instrumentation which is not limited to but includes: Rheometers (Rotational and/or DMA), Viscometers, Thermogravimetric analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Gel Permeation Chromatography, Infrared and UV-VIS Spectrometry, microscopy,.
- First responsibility and training will consist in evaluating Eastman Polymer materials (Polyester, Recycled Polyester, Cellulosic products, PVB) by thermal testing and eventually chemical characterization - job training will extend to use of rheology tools for support of various new innovative projects mostly in the field of formulations and circular economy programs.
- Execute analyses and organize as well as prioritize experimental work based on timelines and objectives defined with internal requestors
- Assure suitability, accuracy, and reliability of test results and methods.
- Define maintenance and calibration for instruments and devices; direct contact for the supplier for equipment trouble-shooting.
- Ensure research results and method development is documented in technical reports, test methods, and/or laboratory notebooks, as appropriate.

**Qualifications**:

- A bachelor or master’s degree in polymer chemistry, plastic engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry with first hand-on experience in material testing
- Ideally the applicant will have a first hand-on experience in polymer and or formulation testing as well as a in at least one of those following techniques: rheometers, viscometers, DSC, TGA, FTIR, UV-Vis or GPC.
- The ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet demands set by the department, company or internal requestor.
- Must be self-motivated, looking for ways to improve laboratory work processes, testing accuracy and safety. Consistently makes sound decisions based on data and anticipates problems.
- Knowledge on Microsoft Office is preferred
- Fluent in English both written and spoken is essential in this international work environment; knowledge of Dutch is preferred but not a mandatory criterion
- Must be able to work with people having different personalities, cultures and different job functions.