Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an analytical Sr Team Leader to join our Measurement Science Team in R& D at our Wilmington, DE research center. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the R& D function. This position will report to the technical director of measurement science.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

As a hands-on Analytical Sr Team Leader, you'll lead a team of analytical scientists, ensuring the efficient execution of analytical projects, while also mentoring and developing team members, and collaborating with other departments to achieve business objectives and support Ashland's growth/innovation strategies. The detailed job responsibilities are:

Technical:

• Hands-on skill sets in chromatography (GC/LC/IC), mass spectrometry (GC-MS and HPLC-MS), wet chemistry and bioanalytical.
• Working knowledge of carbohydrate and polysaccharide chemistry and characterization.
• Hands on analytical method development, validation, optimization and transfer.
• Compile, analyze and interpret complex analytical data to develop structure/property/performance relationships. Draw meaningful conclusions to support decision-making.
• Identify and resolve analytical issues and challenges, ensuring the integrity and reliability of results.
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports/presentations on project progress and results to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan, organize, and execute multiple analytical projects, estimate timelines and resources, and coordinate efforts to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Perform and oversee the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safety guidelines and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Leadership and People Management:

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to analytical scientists in chromatography (GC/LC/IC), mass spectrometry (GC-MS and HPLC-MS), wet chemistry and bioanalytical labs, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Plan, allocate and prioritize resources (personnel, equipment, and budget) effectively to meet project deadlines, business objectives and growth/innovation strategies.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to team members to ensure continuous improvement and development.
• Identify training needs and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different.
• PhD or MS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field.
• 5+ years working in a managerial role leading 6-7 direct reports
• Proven experience and track record in analytical chemistry, preferably in materials and additives industry.
• 10+ years expertise in various analytical techniques in chromatography (GC/LC/IC), mass spectrometry (GC-MS and HPLC-MS), wet chemistry and bioanalytical.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in project planning, execution, and management.
• Independent decision maker with a record of successful technical achievement
• Ability to travel within United States and overseas as needed for product support (10% travel)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Demonstrate safe, responsible and ethical behavior at all times

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Experience and working knowledge of carbohydrate/polysaccharides chemistry and characterization.
• Experience in people leadership and resource management in an industrial setting
• Understanding of relevant industrial regulations and guidelines (e.g., ISO, GMP, GLP).
• Hands on experience with LIMS, Openlab, Chemstation, MassHunter, Empower, Chameleon etc...
• Experience in project planning, execution, and management.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.