Job Information
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Analytical Chemist Associate in GICL, Luxembourg
About Goodyear
We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.
Why this Role Matters
As a key contributor to the Luxembourg Metrology organization, this role provides specialized expertise in NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), ensuring the generation of accurate and reliable analytical data. Through the execution of testing, method development, and continuous refinement of techniques, it enhances the quality and robustness of analytical processes. The role directly supports product development, manufacturing, and quality assurance, while maintaining disciplined documentation and strict adherence to safety and quality standards, reinforcing trust in results and overall operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Support the local NMR expertise by assisting with daily operations, providing thoughtful troubleshooting, and offering technical guidance to the team.
Perform routine and semi‑routine NMR analyses with precision, ensuring quality through meticulous calibration, data review, and dedicated quality checks.
Lead and support the development of NMR methods, fostering a collaborative approach to adjustments and optimization initiatives.
Contribute to the team’s success by conducting additional analyses using TGA, DSC, FTIR, Raman, combustion elemental analysis, and porosity methods.
Carefully handle and prepare samples in alignment with validated procedures and essential safety requirements.
Apply established analytical methods and contribute to collective growth through incremental improvements under the mentorship of senior colleagues.
Maintain clear and helpful documentation, ensuring that all methods and equipment records are kept up to date for the benefit of the department.
Participate in the shared responsibility of routine calibration, first-level troubleshooting, and the conscientious maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Communicate openly regarding testing progress and build strong partnerships with internal colleagues to meet analytical needs harmoniously.
What you’ll bring
Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
At least 3 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience, with strong proficiency in operating NMR spectrometers (solution 1D/2D); experience with solid-state NMR is an asset
Experience with a variety of analytical techniques, including FTIR, TGA, DSC, and chromatography (GC, LC, GPC)
Strong skills in precise sample preparation, instrument calibration and maintenance, and maintaining data integrity and compliance; familiarity with laboratory data management systems is a plus.
Solid foundation in analytical chemistry principles and laboratory safety, with consistent adherence to SOPs and best practices
Ability to design experiments, support method validation, analyze data and trends, and communicate technical findings clearly
Collaborative mindset with effective communication skills in English, combined with a structured, curious, and methodical approach to problem-solving
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.
#LI-DA3
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.
People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.
Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.
Working at Goodyear (http://jobs.goodyear.com/default/go/Corporate-&-Professional/3944800/)
A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.
Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.
Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for related information.
Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for related information.
See Goodyear's EEO & Affirmative Action Policy Affirmation here (https://corporate.goodyear.com/content/dam/goodyear-corp/documents/policies/eeo-and-aa-affirmation/Goodyear-EEO-and-AA-Policy-Affirmation.pdf) .
Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details.
E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) (https://E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster%20English%20and%20Spanish)
If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away.
Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here (http://recruitifi.com/app/public/agency-registration?solicited_employer=8ed14977-19f5-49d9-997f-9392c2c544dc%27%3Ejoin%20our%20RecruitiFi%20community) .