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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Bochum

Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior Polymer Scientist, you will serve as a technical expert for a leading client in the chemical industry, focusing on the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Your daily responsibilities involve providing scientific technology information and performing 3rd-line troubleshooting to support process engineers and operations teams. You will be responsible for modeling process plants, analyzing results to identify improvement potentials, and coordinating plant trials from documentation to final reporting. A key part of the role involves leveraging expertise in catalyst systems and product properties to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys bridging the gap between scientific modeling and industrial application. The role offers attractive benefits including a company pension scheme, comprehensive onboarding, and corporate discounts, all within a collaborative environment that encourages active participation and professional growth.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Process Engineering from a University or Technical University.

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of professional experience in polymer production
  • Extensive experience in modeling process plants and deriving improvement potentials
  • Proven track record in 3rd-line troubleshooting for complex industrial plant issues
  • Experience in coordinating and documenting industrial plant trials
  • Professional experience working with catalyst systems for PE and PP polymerization

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Knowledge of local requirements for operating polymer plants according to the German Major Accidents Ordinance (Störfallverordnung) is required. Must be able to comply with all legal, regulatory, and internal safety regulations.