What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ In addition to your CV, please also send us an overview of all educational qualifications, including high school diploma up to the doctorate RESPONSIBILITIES Management of a synthesis laboratory in the field of organic polymer chemistry as well as the disciplinary and technical management and development of laboratory staff Management and coordination of national and international development projects in cross-functional and cross-site teams for the development of organic polymer systems Development of new products with a focus on sustainable concepts and exploration of new polymerization techniques Improvement of existing products in close cooperation with customers, internal/external partners and production Close cooperation with application engineering, production, product management, regulatory guidance, patent department, marketing and supply chain management Literature and patent analysis, documentation of development results Processing and presentation of results at internal and external events on topics from one's own working environment Participation in digitalization initiatives of the business unit REQUIREMENTS Very successfully completed university studies in chemistry with a doctorate in the field of (metal) organic or macromolecular chemistry Experience in polymer chemistry, ideally at least 2 years of professional experience in the relevant fields of activity Detailed understanding of chemical structures, broad knowledge of chemical synthesis and knowledge of current analytical methods for structure elucidation Experience in leading and motivating employees Very good written and spoken German and English skills Convincing appearance with very good communication and cooperation skills Customer orientation as well as independent, goal-oriented and reliable way of working, which is characterized by a strong sense of responsibility as well as creative and interdisciplinary thinking Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Alena Beyer Company is Evonik Operations GmbH