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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Bochum

Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 11, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior Scientist in Polymers, you will play a pivotal role in supporting chemical process engineering and operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve providing expert scientific technology information, performing 3rd-line troubleshooting for complex plant issues, and modeling process facilities to drive efficiency, sustainability, and product quality. You will focus specifically on catalyst systems for PE and PP polymerization, managing plant trials, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements and new product launches. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in chemical engineering or chemistry who enjoys high-level problem solving and technical optimization. You will work within a collaborative environment that values innovation, safety, and professional development, making it a unique opportunity to directly influence industrial production standards in the chemical sector.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Chemical Process Engineering from a university or technical university.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in polymer production
  • Professional experience in chemical process engineering or related scientific fields
  • Experience with EHSS management systems is considered an advantage

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must comply with legal, regulatory, and internal safety directives; knowledge of local requirements for the operation of polymer plants according to the Major Accident Ordinance (Störfallverordnung).