Application Chemist - Ambler, PA

Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals and nutritional ingredients, with a particular focus on the areas of wellness and sustainability. The company employs about 8,000 people, and it operates production sites and service centers in 30 countries. Cognis has dedicated its activities to a high level of sustainability and delivers natural source raw materials and ingredients for food, nutrition and healthcare markets, and the cosmetics, detergents and cleaners industries. Another main focus is on products for a number of other industries, such as coatings and inks, lubricants, textiles, as well as agriculture and mining. The company holds a 50-percent stake in the joint venture Cognis Oleochemicals, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of oleochemicals.   Cognis is owned by private equity funds advised by Permira, GS Capital Partners, and SV Life Sciences. In 2006, Cognis recorded sales of 3.37 billion euros and an Adjusted EBITDA (operating result) of 394 million euros. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, matching 401(k), pension, short and long-term disability, education assistance and others, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Specifications of the Position: This position is a Technical Support Chemist for Coatings, Resins and Inks. Primary areas of responsibility include: Preparing starting point formulations for industrial coatings Providing internal and external technical support for existing and future products Preparation of technical presentation and promotional literature Ideal candidate will be an expert in two component epoxy coatings and preferably in adhesives. Responsibilities include: · Supporting account strategy· Aiding Product Group Management/Sales in establishing project priority and milestones· Exploiting current portfolio by integrating, screening and recommending ideas and providing competitive analyses· Providing customer interaction· Using scientific core competencies of formulation, synthesis, and problem solving  Education and Preferred Experiences: · Master’s degree in chemistry with 5+ years of experience, or· Ph.D. in chemistry with 3+ years of experience· Experience working with formulation development and testing using dimmer derivatives for adhesives and epoxy curing agents Core Competencies preferred: · Customer Focus· Results Orientation· Building Productive Relationships· Continuous Improvement· Facilitating and Embracing Change  Leadership Competencies: · Leading Through Vision and Values· Developing People for Success For additional information about Cognis Corporation, please view our website at http://www.cognis.com./Please forward your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements to Cognis Recruiting at cognis.recruiting@cognis.com .  Reference job # 2008-27 in the subject line. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V