Analytical Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem's 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit

Department: Innovation & Technology

Location: Renewable Innovation Center - Lexington, MA

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Full Time, On Site

Braskem, a global leader in the production of bio-based materials, has recently opened a new renewable research and development facility in Lexington, MA. This new 35,000 SFT facility will bring together scientists and engineers from a variety of disciplines to ideate and develop novel technologies for the production of bio-based chemicals and materials. We are looking for an Analytical Research Associate to join our team.

The ideal Analytical Research Associate candidate will have a background in the field of analytical chemistry, preferably in support of metabolic engineering and/or fermentation-based bioproduction processes. In this role, you will work alongside a team of Scientists and Research Associates supporting research initiatives at our Lexington, MA, location. The ideal candidate will have experience executing analytical methods to characterize and quantify small molecules. The ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and agile team to deliver against aggressive deadlines is essential. Expertise using techniques including GC, HPLC, and LC/MS is required. An adaptable and agile mindset that thrives with flexibility, newness, and change while upholding quality standards. Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability and drive to maintain commitment to scientific excellence and high-quality work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven company are essential.

• BS or MS in analytical chemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field
• 0 - 5 years of industrial experience, preferably in an analytical chemistry group at an industrial biotechnology company; relevant graduate research will be considered
• Perform analytical testing that supports various activities in early development
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to GC, UPLC, and QQQ mass spectrometers
• Review and deliver reports to multidisciplinary R&D team members
• Track assay performance: execute detail-oriented data mining, trending, and statistical evaluation to assess assay performance and data integrity
• Analyze, summarize, and present experimental results to the manager and other team members
• Work collaboratively with other R&D team members to accomplish project goals and milestones
• Use creative problem-solving skills to troubleshoot experimental challenges
• Apply DOE methodology to optimize assays for minimal CV and increased reproducibility
• Ensure accuracy of data and timely turnaround of results coming out of the Analytical Chemistry group
• Analyze, summarize, and present technical data to the manager and other team members
• Work collaboratively with other R&D team members to accomplish project goals and milestones
• Detail-oriented tracking and documenting of experimental results and instrument performance in electronic laboratory notebooks and company databases
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not need any current or future sponsorship

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.