Oorspronkelijke vacature omschrijving:

Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Senior Scientist

The Global Analytical Science team is part of the SABIC Corporate Technology and Innovation (T&I) organization, with three locations in Europe. The European team (~30 FTEs) provides analytical characterization expertise to support T&I programs across Strategic Business Units. The Analytical Science Laboratories are well equipped with an extensive array of modern analytical techniques in the area of advanced chromatography, spectroscopy, elemental analysis, morphology / microscopy.

We are looking for a highly skilled analytical professional with demonstrated expertise in odor & volatiles analysis using Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry. The incumbent’s broad knowledge and experience in instrumental analysis may also be applied to other research questions as needed. SABIC focus areas relevant for this position include materials for automotive interiors, mixed plastic waste, and food contact applications.

JOB PURPOSE:

You will help drive our analytical technical strategy by developing competencies in Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, specifically related to odor & volatiles compound analyses. Additionally, you anticipate the needs and questions of your colleagues in the fields of TruCircle™, Polymers and Chemicals developments.

You provide analytical solutions to complex, real-life problems including material development applications, cracker feedstock characterization and investigation of fouling. Furthermore, you will develop external links with research institutes and universities in the area of CHROM-MS designed to enhance our internal knowledge and capabilities in key focus areas.

You will have the opportunity to drive analytical competency projects within multifunctional SABIC project teams. Equipment in scope of this position includes direct insertion probe (accurate mass) MS and advanced GCMS techniques including 2D-GCMS. In addition, the lab is equipped with a variety of sample introduction techniques such as liquid and gas injections, headspace and pyrolysis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide technical and personal leadership in the area of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Own and run long-term analytical competency projects targeting odor & volatiles characterization in accordance with our technical strategy. Develop and implement a wide range of GC methods with various detection and sample introduction techniques and develop methodologies supporting SABIC’s long-term vision
• Develop and provide chemical characterization and problem solving expertise to support product development programs as well as addressing customer and manufacturing issue resolution needs.
• Maintain contact with instrument vendors in the area of GC.
• Propose and implement new instrumental techniques for our global Analytical Science lab(s) in order to better support the needs of our internal customers. Conceive, organize, and perform feasibility studies and final assessments.
• Ensure equipment availability through timely maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Prepare written reports, presentations and operating procedures.
• Drive discussions with internal customers regarding project planning and scoping as well as communicating conclusions.
• Contribute to team activities in GC area and beyond
• Develop automated methods of data analysis and representation / reporting
• Initiate and drive safety and ergonomics improvements in the lab.
• Participate in cross-functional and global safety, quality improvement and knowledge exchange programs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to influence SABIC Europe and Global Partner(s)
• Ability to balance supportive/steering activities at Site and European level including go to for Advice by local manager(s)
• Ability to work and influence in multi-cultural, diverse Global Community whilst aligning with local and global policy and legal directives
• Ability to promote local and global corporate values
• Strong Entrepreneurial and Business Acumen working cross business and function(s)

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry is necessary and previous experience with odor related analysis is required.
• Demonstrated detailed understanding of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry as well knowledge on interpretation of electron ionization (EI) mass spectra.
• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree/PhD in analytical chemistry is preferred. Technical Degree equivalent in an adjacent field such as polymer or petrochemical sciences or a closely related field with affinity to analytical chemistry and in particularly to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry will be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise in GC and GC-MS via conference presentation and publications (internal / external) in this functional area.
• The drive to develop and apply experience in new method development, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment on a daily basis.
• Theoretical knowledge of other instrumental analysis techniques is required. Practical knowledge is preferred
• Knowledge/understanding of petrochemicals and related processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office (in particular Word and Excel®) and Agilent data processing software (especially MassHunter®) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills
• Ability to drive your own performance
• Sense of urgency but resistant to stress from shifting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexibility, creativity and independence
• Ability to work in cross functional and global teams
• Ability to organize efficiently, prioritise and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Location: Brightlands-Chemelot, Geleen, The Netherlands

Travel: 25% (regionally and globally)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Interested in this position?

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact: Karl Davies, Corporate Recruiter via email –karl.davies@sabic.com

The application closing-date is 30th April 2023.

Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

ABOUT SABIC

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We manufacture on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. We support our customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Our production in 2020 was 60.8 million metric tons.

We have more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, we have 9,000+ global patent filings, and significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.

In Europe, we have over 6,000 professionals running multiple world-scale production sites and 4 technology and innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (the Netherlands), Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium).

SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.