NMR Spectroscopy Researcher Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.braskem.com/usa">www.braskem.com/usa</a><u>.</u></span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Department: Innovation &amp; Technology&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Pittsburgh, PA</strong></p> <p><strong>Travel Involved: 5-10%</strong></p> <p><strong>Job Type: Full Time, On Site&nbsp;</strong></p> <h3>Description:</h3> <p>We are seeking a highly skilled NMR Spectroscopy Researcher to run advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analyses on polymers, catalysts, and bioproducts, supporting Innovation and Technology initiatives globally. This role combines deep technical expertise with modern data-driven approaches to deliver impactful insights for product development and process optimization.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge NMR methodologies (solution and solid-state) for polymeric materials, catalysts, and bioproducts.</li> <li>Operate and maintain high-field and low-field NMR instruments, including MAS probes and CryoProbes, ensuring optimal performance and calibration.</li> <li>Apply advanced data analysis techniques, including chemometrics and multivariate analysis, to interpret complex spectra and extract actionable insights.</li> <li>Collaborate wit