Chemist (m/f/d) as Research Scientist Surfactants & Polymers

Job ID: 41948 | Location: Gendorf, Bavaria, Germany | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is a specialty chemistry company focused on developing innovative and sustainable chemical solutions for customers across various industries. Our Business Unit Care Chemicals provides specialty chemicals and application solutions for Personal & Home Care, Crop Solutions, Paints & Coatings, and Industrial Lubricants, with global R&D teams working on sustainability transformation through molecular design.

We are looking for a Research Scientist - Surfactants & Polymers (m/f/d) to join our global R&D team at our research and production site in Gendorf, Bavaria , Germany. In this role, you will contribute to our innovation strategy in alkoxylation chemistry, working in synthesis laboratories and collaborating with international colleagues across application development, analytics, and production. The position should be filled starting in February 2027.

Responsibilities

- Synthesizing innovative surface-active agents and polymers

- Advancing the innovation strategy of our core technology platform alkoxylation

- Exploring new technology fields and mapping out technology strategies

- Collaborating closely with Application Development, Analytics, Process Technology, Pilot and Production plants

Requirements

- PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry, preferably with Postdoc experience

- Hands-on, in-depth experience in synthetic organic chemistry

- Knowledge of green chemistry principles and sustainable process development

- Creative personality with strong problem-solving skills

- Excellent team player with good communication skills

- Language skills: fluent in German and English