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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  .

Description

Our experts are pioneering the shift to circular materials. Right. Now. We’re  revolutionizing our materials to give them an infinite life and richer purpose using our two Advanced Circular Recycling technologies—carbon renewal and polyester renewal. This takes passionate problem-solving, world-class technologies, and a willingness to advocate for smart legislation.  The time to act—and advocate—is now. Our goal is to transform tomorrow by  revolutionizing the materials that shape it today. Help us create a more circular economy. 

This position is for PhD Chemical Engineer reporting to the GL of Methanolysis Development Laboratory in Plastic and Circular Development Division. The PhD Chemical Engineer role is a key point of contact that sits at the interface of technology and manufacturing. This person will work closely with manufacturing partners to provide process technology and development support for seamless operation of MeOS commercial plant. This position could also support Eastman’s new molecular recycling facility outside of Kingsport which could require some travel as the projects progress. 

Responsibilities

• Broad background in reaction, adsorption or separation sciences is preferred with small molecule focus.
• Lead and participate on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willing to develop and serve as technical expertise supporting methanolysis back-end process across all technology asset/scale.
• Conduct technical experiments (lab and pilot scale) and transfer technology learning from laboratory, pilot plant and mini plant operation to commercial methanolysis plant (Scale-up) and vice versa (Scale-down)
• Apply engineering and scientific fundamentals to existing and new areas of interest.
• Display a level of intellectual curiosity to drive to fundamental understanding of scientific principles. 
• Demonstrated creativity and desire to solve challenging and complex problems.
• Must be a self-starter with high initiative while focusing on results.
• Ability to manage multiple and/or changing priorities with minimum supervision.
• Confident in working across multiple functions and groups.

Qualifications

•   Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering required.
• 2+ years of direct manufacturing support preferred.
• Commitment to high level of safety and environmental awareness required.
• Experience with analytical systems (LIMS) and shipping/receiving of samples preferred.
• High level of adaptability.
• Exhibit good leadership attitudes and behaviors.
• Displays a level of intellectual curiosity to drive to fundamental understanding of scientific principles. 
• Demonstrated creativity and desire to solve challenging and complex problems.
• Must be a self-starter with high initiative while focusing on results.
• Ability to manage multiple and/or changing priorities with minimum supervision.
• Confident in working across multiple functions and groups.
• Experience with Microsoft office
• Proven ability to engage well with technicians/operators, peers, and management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with varied audiences: manufacturing, fellow researchers, business and technology management, and executive management.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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