Job Highlights
- Lead application-focused research efforts that provide direct technical support to customers in the textile, home care, and personal care industries, fostering innovation and market alignment.
- Contribute to the development of novel formulations using existing active ingredients and next-generation delivery technologies.
- Perform essential microbiology techniques, including media/buffer preparation, microbial culture handling, and viable cell count determination.
- Collaborate in the identification and implementation of innovative testing methods and assays to accelerate product development beyond conventional industry approaches.
- Work closely with scientists, research associates, and broader interdisciplinary teams, including regulatory, marketing, and product development, to support and drive projects from concept to commercialization.
- Effectively manage time across multiple projects, demonstrating a proactive approach to execution.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences/Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in a research, product development, or technical application setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively document findings and collaborate across teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and keen attention to detail.
- Experience working in a team-oriented research setting to drive projects toward completion.
Location: Wilmington
Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!
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Lanxess Corporation
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Jul 29, 2025