Analytical Testing Lab Technologist

ExxonMobil • Baytown, TX

3d

About The Position

The Technologist provides analytical testing and fabrication support for Polyolefin, Specialty Product, Proxxima™, and selected Chemicals business development efforts, including PE, PP, PVE, OXO, and Basic Chemicals programs. The role conducts routine and non-routine testing and characterization of solid, liquid, and intermediate materials across polymeric and chemical systems to support product development, customer requests, and business decision-making.

The Technologist prepares and tests samples using detailed ASTM, ISO, and site-specific methods; operates, maintains, and troubleshoots analytical, physical-properties, and process-development equipment; and may conduct work in fume hoods or dry boxes. Results and fabrication data are analyzed, documented, and communicated to internal business partners, and entered into digital laboratory and work-order management systems for technical review. The role also supports method development, equipment calibration and verification, sample inventory management, and safety and quality compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent education and/or work experience.
• Mechanical aptitude or relevant hands-on experience with laboratory, process, or extrusion/fabrication equipment.
• Ability to perform safe, reliable, and independent laboratory and technical work with appropriate direction, literature review, and problem framing.
• Ability to learn new techniques, methodologies, equipment, and software.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and ability to adapt to new software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve conflict constructively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include noise above 85 dB, extreme temperatures, vibration, moving machinery, chemical handling, heights, and irregular surfaces, while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including prolonged standing and walking, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping or squatting, pushing or pulling heavy materials, lifting up to 50 pounds, operating valves, and communicating in high-noise environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating extrusion or similar polymer-processing equipment.
• Experience supporting polymer, specialty materials, or chemical product development; customer-support testing; or multidisciplinary analytical laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, physical, and properties testing on Polyolefin and Specialty Products, including resins, films, and molded parts, as well as solid, liquid, and intermediate materials across polymeric and chemical systems.
• Prepare and test samples by following ASTM, ISO, and site-specific standard methods.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical, physical-properties, and process-development equipment, including industrial-scale film and molded-parts fabrication equipment.
• Conduct controlled testing and scientific experiments to support product development, business decisions, and customer requests.
• Provide analytical testing and technical support across polymer, specialty materials, Proxxima™, and selected chemicals business lines.
• Interface with internal customers, including scientists and engineers, and engage external customers as requested by business groups.
• Calculate, analyze, interpret, document, and upload test results to digital laboratory and work-order management systems.
• Maintain data integrity and compliance with quality objectives, site requirements, and safety standards; develop and maintain methods, SOPs, and supporting materials.
• Perform analytical and methods development to support new products, technologies, and business needs.
• Solve analytical and technical problems and lead or support the introduction of new testing methods, instrumentation, or technologies.
• Steward third-party instrument calibrations and perform internal calibrations, equipment verifications, gauge testing, and SQC chart monitoring.
• Manage and prioritize work requests to meet business turnaround expectations.
• Operate and maintain sample inventory systems, including sample handling, tracking, storage, shipping, and disposal.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and use Exxon safety tools to strengthen personnel and process safeguards.
• Additional operational responsibilities may include issuing safe work permits, process monitoring, gas testing, visual maintenance, and unit operations.

Benefits

• Pension plan with automatic enrollment at no cost to the employee.
• Savings plan allowing employee contributions of 6% to 20% of pay, with a 7% company match when the employee contributes at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health and wellbeing programs and resources.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and their families through the Employee Health Advisory Program, at no additional cost.
• Disability plan with automatic enrollment at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

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