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Honeywell is seeking a Senior R&D Synthetic Organic Chemist to drive the discovery and development of cutting-edge materials that address critical challenges in data storage, advanced energy storage, refrigeration, personal care, and construction. As a key member of our Discovery & Innovation team, you will lead the synthesis of novel molecules, collaborating with experts in physical properties, modeling, and applications to translate groundbreaking research into real-world solutions.
LOCATION: This position is based at our Buffalo Research Laboratories in Buffalo, NY, where you will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of synthetic chemistry while working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
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When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future.
Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films, and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors, and military protection. Advanced Materials is making the world safer, cleaner, and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions, and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.
BENEFITS:
Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.
* Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
* Flexible Work Schedule
* Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Dental/Vision
* Short/Long-Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 401(k) Plan
* Education Assistance
The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000-$136,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
In October 2024, Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a stand-alone publicly traded company, independent of Honeywell. Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work in a team of synthetic chemists to generate novel molecules and/or compositions for new applications.
* Design, plan, and execute synthetic routes for the proposed novel molecules.
* Closely collaborate with the Physical Properties, Modeling and Applications teams to characterize new molecule design criteria, properties and evaluate application performance.
* Conduct bench scale chemistry experiments, safely and efficiently, and scale-up of novel molecules for customer sampling, properties and applications testing.
* Effectively document and communicate results and project progress to technical and non-technical audiences.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to research technicians in the team.
* Strict adherence to established safety policies and procedures. Must be able wear all types of PPE and respiratory equipment as appropriate.
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
* 4+ years of hands-on experience in synthetic organic chemistry
WE VALUE:
* Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
* Postgraduate and/or industrial hands-on experience in the design and synthesis of small molecules.
* Design, develop and execute experiment protocols to evaluate concepts of synthetic chemistry including isolation and characterization of molecules via analytical instrumentation methods (NMR, GC, GC-MS, and other).
* Experience in Fluorine chemistry will be considered a plus.
* Strong troubleshooting skills with typical laboratory, reaction, and purification setups
* Demonstrated contributions to the invention and development of novel molecules in the specialty chemicals area.
* Technical curiosity and passion for R&D
* Desire and abilities to identify, develop, and improve new technical concepts and products.
* External orientation and desire to understand technology trends, customer unmet needs, and working with external partners.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment and commitment to project goals and timelines
* Result oriented and collaborative working mindset.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal.
* Reliable and trustworthy with the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Additional Information
- JOB ID: req484789
- Category: Engineering
- Location: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United States
- Exempt
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.


