Full-Time
Associate Scientist I
Posted on 9/27/2025
LANXESS
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialty chemicals developer, manufacturer, marketer
No salary listed
Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum of 3 years of industrial laboratory experience in a research, product development, or technical application setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
- Lead application focused research efforts that provide direct technical support to R&D projects in paints and coatings, construction materials, water, and the energy industries, fostering innovation.
- Contribute to the development of novel formulations using new and existing active ingredients and next-generation delivery technologies.
- Utilize analytical chemistry techniques, including HPLC, to characterize the performance criteria of new formulations.
- Collaborate with lead scientists, other research associates, and broader interdisciplinary teams, including regulatory, marketing, and product development, to support and drive projects from concept to commercialization.
- Effectively manage time across multiple projects and competing demands, demonstrating a proactive approach to execution.
- Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment while assuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Prior experience with analytical techniques (HPLC) and industrial product formulation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented research setting to drive projects toward completion preferred.
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer-protection products. Its products act as building blocks and functional additives used in coatings, plastics, consumer goods, and other formulations to improve performance and protection. The company differentiates itself through a strong sustainability focus, holding leading positions in indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ESG ratings, and maintaining a global footprint with about 12,500 employees in 32 countries. LANXESS aims to deliver high-quality specialty chemicals while advancing sustainable chemistry and meeting environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UBE sale yields €500 million proceeds, reducing net debt by 30%.
- Envalior 40.94% stake offered to Advent at €1.2 billion base price.
- Revenue grew to €1.598 billion in January-September 2024 from specialties.
What critics are saying
- Advent rejects Envalior sale due to financing, retaining underperforming stake.
- Envalior misses 2028 EBITDA, slashing purchase price by €500+ million.
- UBE captures LANXESS resin clients in semiconductors using acquired expertise.
What makes LANXESS unique
- LANXESS transforms into pure specialty chemicals company post-urethane divestment.
- Focuses on high-margin consumer protection, additives, and intermediates segments.
- Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical to lead in specialty chemicals production.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
On September 12, 2012, LANXESS acquired chemicals company Bond-Laminates
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