Braskem

Researcher - Polyolefin Catalyst Development

Braskem · Pittsburgh, PA

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
Braskem's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Braskem's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Braskem
high
9 stale, 1 reposted of 15 open
Hiring momentum
15 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Researcher in Polyolefin Catalyst Development at Braskem will contribute to the discovery, development, and scale-up of heterogeneous polyolefin catalysts. Responsibilities include conducting assessments to inform catalyst strategies, hands-on catalyst synthesis, planning polymerization experiments, and collaborating with global teams to support product innovation and technology transfer.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science
  • Postdoctoral or industrial experience in catalyst synthesis, discovery, and development
  • Strong hands-on skills in synthetic chemistry and catalyst preparation
  • Solid understanding of heterogeneous catalysis and catalyst characterization
  • Skills in olefin polymerization, reaction engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication

Nice to have

  • Experience in Ziegler-Natta catalyst synthesis for polyethylene and polypropylene
  • Less than 10 years of post-Ph.D. industrial and/or postdoctoral experience
  • Strong safety mindset
  • Focus on mentoring
  • Track record of working in a team environment

What you get

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Hybrid work model with less than 10% travel
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Strong emphasis on safety and proper handling of chemicals

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