Polymer Scientist

Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Process Engineering

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

October 12, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

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 https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.