Analytical Scientist - Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry

Join a research centered analytical team where chromatography, mass spectrometry, and scientific problem solving shape discovery across Evonik’s R&D community. This role gives you the space to design thoughtful methods, explore advanced instrumentation, and work with complex materials that drive innovation in both R&D and Applied Technology. 

You will take on non-routine analytical challenges involving polymers, monomers, additives, intermediates, and specialty chemicals in a range of physical states. Your insight will support investigations, guide technical decisions, and help expand Evonik’s analytical capabilities in North America. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Your work will include meaningful and technically deep tasks, such as: 

• Develop and implement advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry methods using GC, GC MS, LC, and GPC. 

• Characterize a wide range of materials including polymers, monomers, additives, specialty chemicals, intermediates, and research materials in various physical states such as liquids, solids, formulations, and complex matrices. 

• Interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support structure elucidation, impurity profiling, degradation studies, and non-routine troubleshooting. 

• Execute analytical investigations involving performance issues, off odors, discoloration, contamination, or unexplained material behavior. 

• Explore new analytical approaches by leading proof of concept studies and evaluating new chromatographic and MS techniques. 

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Applied Technology, QC, process engineers, and global analytics partners to support cross functional projects. 

• Document scientific work through clear research notes, analytical summaries, and technical reports. 

• Contribute to capability building by sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues, and helping strengthen instrumentation expertise across the team. 

REQUIREMENTS 

Evonik welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. A strong match will bring: 

• PhD or MS in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field. 

• Focused expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry with hands on experience using GC, GC MS, LC, and GPC. 

• 2-10 years of industry experience in analytical labs, industrial testing environments, chemical research, or method development. 

• Experience analyzing industrial chemicals, polymers, additives, intermediates, and diverse material matrices. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and complex analytical issues. 

• Knowledge of ICP OES, ICP MS, or ion chromatography is a plus. 

• Strong documentation habits and the ability to communicate findings to non-specialists. 

• Comfort working across functions and contributing to a collaborative team environment. 

This role sits within the Analytics group at Evonik’s Allentown R&D site, one of our company’s central research hubs for North America. The team values thoughtful experimentation, shared learning, and reliable scientific support. You will work on projects with depth and variety will have opportunities to grow your expertise with advanced MS, chromatography, and materials characterization tools. 

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.