Scientific Staff Analytical Science GICL

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

This role is essential because it ensures the quality, performance, and innovation of tire-related materials through advanced analytical testing. By developing new testing methods, maintaining analytical equipment, and providing technical guidance, the Scientist Staff supports research, development, and plant operations while enabling data-driven decisions that drive product quality and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and enhance analytical testing methods for tire-related materials, including raw material analysis and compound reformulation.
• Identify technological advancement opportunities and design experimental plans to achieve them.
• Maintain, calibrate, and ensure proper functioning of analytical equipment.
• Support R&D, plant projects, and material evaluation initiatives through hands-on analytical work.
• Coach and train team members on analytical methods and best practices.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to provide analytical solutions and technical expertise.
• Document, update, and audit testing procedures to ensure compliance, knowledge retention, and reproducibility.

What you’ll bring

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of analytical laboratory experience (3+ years for candidates with a Ph.D.).
• Strong practical experience with liquid and gas chromatographic techniques, including GC-FID, GC-MS, LC/MS, and GPC.
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary, international teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with adherence to lab safety and best chemical laboratory practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with specialization in Chromatography.
• Experience and theoretical/practical knowledge in NMR and FTIR spectroscopy.
• Experience with laboratory data management systems and demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas and solve complex problems systematically

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.

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.