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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 50 days Braskem's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Braskem's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Braskem
- high 14 stale, 1 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 16 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Braskem's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Braskem.
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.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Braskem as an employer.
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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Listed by Braskem on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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