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Job Description
Albemarle is hiring for a Senior Data Scientist. This is a hybrid position located in Charlotte, NC.
The Senior Data Scientist is a key role within Data Science.
Data Science is a collaborative and impactful team of data scientist, engineers, problem-solvers, and strategic thinkers. As part Albemarle’s Strategic Marketing organization, we build world-class forecasts, analytics, and models of the global lithium and bromine industries. We answer foundational questions about the current- and future-state of these industries and collaborate across Albemarle to deliver data-driven insights that create strategic advantage.
What You Will Do
Lead Data Science Initiatives: from problem definition to model deployment and strategic impact
Model Market Dynamics: analyze, model, forecast, and visualize markets and supply/demand dynamics for key Albemarle products
Create Strategic Insights: integrate fundamental models, techno-economic analysis, and data science with subject expertise and intelligence from across Albemarle to generate strategic insights about end markets, industry response, and technology innovation
Communicate with Data: present findings in a clear, actionable, and accessible manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Guide business partners in interpreting data, understanding its implications, and utilizing it effectively
Drive Innovation & Improvement: drive adoption of innovative data science tools and techniques. Mentor and develop data scientists across Albemarle, setting best practices, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement
Develop Expertise: Enhance your data science, communication, leadership, market, and business expertise
Impact You Will Have
Empower long-term strategy with data-driven insights
Influence research, market, and product plans
Shape internal and external thought leadership
What You Bring
Required:
BS/MS in Engineering, Science, or Economics
8+ years of experience using fundamental models and data analysis to create strategic insights about end markets, supply/demand dynamics, and/or technology innovation
Experience with predictive models and methods, including forecasting market dynamics
Strong project leadership skills, including project definition and stakeholder management
A demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings in a clear and concise manner. Advanced data visualization skills
Strong creative problem solving and critical thinking abilities. Experience addressing complex business challenges
A collaborative approach to developing data models, analytics, and insights
Domain expertise in chemical markets, energy storage, lithium, mining, electric vehicles, bromine, flame retardants, or related
Preferred:
Advanced Python programming skills
Intermediate or greater Plotly or Dash
Intermediate or greater Cloud (Databricks, etc)
Intermediate or greater version-control (Azure DevOps etc)
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
Albemarle Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Albemarle Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Albemarle Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element of the total rewards package, including a 401(k) with matching contributions and an additional automatic employer contribution with immediate vesting. This structure meaningfully boosts total compensation beyond base pay and is repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears robust, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for either parent and financial support for adoption and surrogacy. Family-related programs extend into fertility and broader parenting support, reinforcing the depth of benefits beyond traditional medical coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include dedicated wellness days, mental-health access with coaching and therapy support for employees and dependents, and a broad Employee Assistance Program. These offerings suggest the rewards package is designed to support health, resilience, and work-life needs alongside pay.
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hands-on technical experience • Job variety and career flexibility • Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level • A proven record of innovation • Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability • Deep commitment to our communities, education and social development • Concern and compassion for fellow employees • Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
