Staff Scientist, Diagnostic Film R&D - Ashland Inc

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist/Staff Scientist to join our research and development (R&D) group for medical device related products in the Diagnostic Film Group at our Bridgewater, NJ location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the R&D function. This position will report to the Diagnostic Films - Head of Technology.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strong s cientific problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform complex tasks
• Ability to write technical reports
• Exhibits a strong desire, working with various teams, to develop a fundamental understanding of key technical parameters coupled to strong ability to articulate key findings. All efforts supported by data.
• Apply knowledge of chemical transformation processes (e.g., radiation processes (X-Ray, Gamma, UV)) to create new radiation sensitive formulations
• Plan and implement the development of complex coating science
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety regulations
• Support the implementation of the quality plan and quality control plans for R&D functions
• Ability to work in highly collaborative, cross-functional environment involving global customers, labs, and manufacturing sites
• Supervises the laboratory equipment calibration management activities

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Advanced degree Master's, Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent; and a minimum of three years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• Utilize strong organizational skill cross discipline knowledge, communication and multitasking
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Creativity, ingenuity and initiative
• Knowledge of rheology and coating processes
• Authorization to work in the United States

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :

• Knowledge of radiation therapy
• Knowledge of FDA medical device regulation

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.