Polymer Scientist

Polymer Scientist

Shell is seeking a Polymer Scientist to join its team in Monaca, PA. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Polymer Scientist to support polymer characterization, customer application needs, and product development. The successful candidate will leverage advanced analytical techniques, laboratory expertise, and strong communication skills to evaluate polyethylene materials, interpret complex data, and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities:

• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and polymer characterization studies
• Operate advanced analytical instruments and interpret resulting data
• Perform polymer analyses using techniques such as Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and other relevant methodologies
• Process, analyze, and communicate test results and technical findings
• Investigate material performance and support troubleshooting efforts
• Collaborate with manufacturing, technical service, and commercial teams
• Generate technical reports and present findings to a variety of audiences

What you bring:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• At least 3 years of industry experience in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with Polyethylene (PE) resins is highly preferred
• Preferably proven experience with GPC, HPLC, GC-MS, and other polymer analyses
• Strong hands-on laboratory and analytical expertise
• Experience operating analytical instruments and interpreting complex datasets
• Experience in developing analytical methods
• Must be willing and ability to relocate to the Shell Polymers Monaca area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer interaction and relationship-building capabilities

What we offer:

The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs