Scientific Staff Analytical Science

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Scientist Staff for Analytical Science is part of the Luxembourg Metrology team. This team focuses on the testing and analysis of tire-related materials, including raw materials and finished tire products.

The roles and responsibilities include:

• Develops new analytical testing methods and enhances current analytical testing methods for the evaluation of tire-related materials.
• Identifies areas for advancement in technology and formulates experimental plans for attaining these goals.
• Responsible for the development and routine maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Provides support for research, development, and plant support-related projects.
• Develops and maintains analytical testing methods and coaches team members on proper application.
• Interfaces with customers to formulate technical solutions from an analytical position.
• Conducts analytical testing for material evaluation, including raw material analysis and compound reformulation.
• Documents and updates testing procedures as necessary.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Project work associated with material evaluation including laboratory evaluation, material testing, and the formulation/execution of procedures for material analysis.
• Documenting and recording of test specifications/guidelines, knowledge retention, and analytical method auditing.
• Internal and external training and coaching.

To join our team, you will need:

Education & Certification:

• A master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Physics or related subjects, or equivalent experience is required.
• A Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry, with specialization in Chromatography is desired.

Experience:

• 5 or more years of analytical laboratory experience (3 or more years of analytical laboratory experience with a PhD).
• Relevant research experience and demonstrated competencies in liquid and gas. chromatographic techniques including GC-FID, GC-MS, LC/MS, and GPC is a requirement.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of NMR and FTIR spectroscopy is an asset.
• Experience with laboratory data management systems is desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to generate new ideas, concepts, models and solve problems in systematic manner.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams in an international environment.
• Interpersonal skills and effective communication on all organizational levels.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Team player, self-motivated, open-minded, creative, flexible with a sense of responsibility and urgency.
• Adherence to best chemical laboratory practices and lab safety.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.