R&D Chemist

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Formulate and synthesis innovative hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavengers for oil and gas applications, waste-water treatment, downstream refineries, and other H2S treating applications .

Ø Establish projects to support the strategy and key initiatives of the Global Formaldehyde Business

Ø Effectively and efficiently plan work and execute projects.

Ø Excellent communications on development objectives, problems, work assignments, etc.

Ø Productive with limited guidance and supervision

Ø Propose and complete research projects, presenting results of experimentation in reporting, memoranda, or research project reviews.

Ø Formulation and synthesis of new products, considering availability of raw materials, commercial viability, and process requirements.

Ø Assist with expanding development knowledge base, materials, and processes to produce marketable products .

Ø Organize and plan laboratory procedures, chemical reactions, syntheses, and tests of a non-repetitive nature and devise new methods / tests / capabilities, if appropriate

Ø Assist manufacturing and commercial teams with pilot, scale-up, and field trials of new products, as well as specific customer projects.

Ø Prepare laboratory reports and customer correspondence regarding studies performed, describing methods and findings.

Ø Adhere to Hexion EHS requirements, laboratory safety standards, and maintain a clean and safe work area .

Ø Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records.

Ø Monitor current literature, trends, and patent activity on hydrogen sulfide scavengers.

Ø Establish expert knowledge of customer base and products for Global Formaldehyde Group.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Chemist with very strong hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavenging chemistry background

Record of developing disruptive technology

Excellent working knowledge of oil and gas H2S scavenger market, major customers, applications, and specific critical to quality requirements

Profound knowledge of current non-regenerative scavenger offerings, alternate chemistry, and patent landscape

A minimum relevant education (bachelor’s degree).

A minimum of 10 years applicable industry experience

Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills .

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with other technical professionals, preferably in a high-performance team-oriented environment .

Highly organized and self-directed and good time management skills

Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical programs such as JMP and / or MINITAB

Background or experience with design of experiment (DOE’s) and SCRUM

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