Senior Scientist / all genders / Part-fulltime

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your roleWe are looking for a talented scientist who will drive complex monomer synthesis in the development of novel optical films and components for advanced AR/VR devices. Working with a team of experts, your role will be to ensure that work is completed on time, deliver high-quality results, and present findings to project teams and stakeholders. You will report technical data to project leaders, take responsibility for lab equipment and safety, and implement COSHH and HSE standards in the Organic Chemistry Synthesis lab. You will have a good track record of efficiently synthesizing a number of target molecules and a demonstrated ability to overcome difficulties encountered while synthesizing new materials. Your results from complex experiments will directly influence project strategy. You will collaborate across departments and occasionally join customer meetings to support product development and research chemistry initiatives. Clear communication of complex topics to technical experts and cross-functional partners, including marketing, is essential. You will be encouraged to innovate beyond your immediate responsibilities and build a network within the wider Merck scientific community.

Who you are

University degree in Chemistry; a PhD in Chemistry is advantageous Experience in Organic Synthesis Experience in the synthesis of Liquid Crystal (LC) and Reactive Mesogen (RM) materials is highly advantageous Ability to create synthesis routes and synthesise LC and RM materials independently Profound experience in analytical methods such as NMR, IR spectroscopy, GCMS Experience in polymer chemistry and LC Science is desirable Experience in material scale-up is desirable Experience in drafting invention reports and managing IP portfolios is desirable Strong knowledge of Organic, Polymer, and Analytical Chemistry Ability to prepare technical reports and present to customers Collaborative and flexible mindset Passion for science and technology Ability to interpret results and suggest next steps

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!