Data Scientist - Chemical industry

Join to apply for the Data Scientist - Chemical industry role at Clariant This position focuses on accelerating digital transformation in our chemical production activities and sites by leveraging data science and optimization techniques to improve products, processes, and business models while fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. Responsibilities Drives digitalization projects in our production activities and sites by applying data science and optimization techniques to improve products and processes. Manages projects from planning through execution. Develops internal data science capabilities, fosters external partnerships, and ensures governance through cost, IP, and safety management. The role accelerates the leverage of data across the organization to enable enhanced automation, decision-making, and the creation of new data-powered business models. Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver complete data products that solve real business challenges, forms, company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation, and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

strategic partnerships with stakeholders, and advances skills across the organization through mentoring and training programs. This position combines individual contributions in research, engineering, and solution delivery with an organization-wide responsibility to be an evangelist and force multiplier for data science adoption and impact. Integrates modern data science tools into existing IT systems and brings solutions to scale. Business acumen to optimize towards right KPIs and demonstrates value, showing return on investment by realizing cost savings or revenue growth. Requirements Academic background: Master or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Sciences, Biotechnology, or related area. Professional experience: 3 to 5 years in senior demonstrated experience in data analysis projects and data-driven solutions development. Proficiency in mathematical optimization and advanced statistical techniques. Strong programming skills (e.g., Python) and other relevant data science tools. Experience implementing machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, with knowledge of database management and manipulation. Advanced English oral and written skills. Communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, convince others about data-driven approaches, and facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary/cultural teams. Experience in similar positions in the chemical or related industry. Our Offer Journey with the innovative, leading Swiss-based chemical specialty company. Great work environment in Tarragona. Work in an open and collaborative culture, respectful and committed to your professional development. Fully loaded benefits package. Transparent rules regarding your salary, rewards, and recognitions. Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a