Analytical Chemist

INEOS • La Porte, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist will join the Analytical laboratory team at INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA’s Battleground Site. The laboratory supports Manufacturing groups and the Polymers Technical Service and Development group by helping solve technical problems. This applied role uses analytical research techniques to support new polymer development, customer complaint resolution, and production investigations. The Chemist will be assigned to the spectroscopy lab, with a focus on ICP-OES, to support catalyst development and manufacturing, ensure appropriate results, and complete investigations. Technicians handle routine testing and report directly to the Chemist.

The role addresses small and medium-sized issues and provides timely responses to the business. It involves cross-functional collaboration, selecting and applying analytical techniques, and understanding polymer structure/property relationships and plant processes. The Chemist will also contribute to laboratory management, including safety, technical practices, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with peers and technicians. Statistical tools are used as part of the company’s Six Sigma model. There may be opportunities to learn additional techniques and support the Polyolefins Technical Support and Development group in response to business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience as an analytical chemist.
• Strong safety leadership.
• Results-oriented and performance-focused approach.
• Teamwork, relationship skills, and flexibility.
• Positive attitude and openness to challenges and new ideas.
• Creative and customer-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of polymer structure/property relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Ability to discuss a primary analytical technique in detail with requestors and provide appropriate support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using analytical equipment and methods such as ICP-OES, chromatography, wet chemistry, FTIR, or X-ray diffraction.
• Flexibility to support one or more analytical areas and learn different techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Center and Polyethylene and Polypropylene Manufacturing as a member of the Analytical team.
• Participate in safety programs and promote safe practices and behaviors.
• Perform technical troubleshooting.
• Lead key aspects of laboratory management, including safety, procedures, training, equipment maintenance, and equipment purchasing.
• Maintain the laboratory area and equipment in outstanding condition.
• Provide technical support using several analytical techniques.
• Implement methods and solutions to respond quickly and efficiently to business and internal customer needs.
• Prepare reports and provide technical recommendations and presentations.
• Manage incoming requests of varying sizes and scopes and prioritize work.
• Interact with technicians and share their workload.
• Support catalyst development, manufacturing, and investigations using ICP-OES and other relevant analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with peers across functions and involve other analytical techniques as needed for product development and operations projects.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level