Senior Polymer Scientist | Senior Scientist Polymere (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Bochum

Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves serving as a high-level scientific expert for a prominent client in the chemical industry, specifically focusing on polymer production. You will be responsible for providing scientific technology information and supporting process engineers and operations teams with 3rd-line troubleshooting for complex plant issues. A significant portion of the role involves modeling process plants, analyzing results to identify improvement potentials, and managing catalyst systems for PE and PP polymerization. You will also coordinate plant trials, manage technical documentation, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive product launches and plant development. This position is ideal for an experienced professional looking to apply deep expertise in a safety-critical environment while enjoying benefits like company pension schemes and structured onboarding.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry (University or Technical University) or Chemical Process Engineering.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in polymer manufacturing
  • Extensive experience in modeling process plants and deriving optimization potentials
  • Proven track record in troubleshooting complex plant issues regarding safety and efficiency
  • Experience with EHSS management systems is preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in catalyst systems for PE and PP polymerization

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for operating polymer plants according to the Major Accidents Ordinance (Störfallverordnung) is required.