Lead Researcher

Water Technologies•Tomball, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Phase Separation Researcher to join our Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI) Technology team at our Tomball, TX research facility. This role is crucial in developing innovative treatment programs and supporting our customers for hydrocarbon processing applications, focusing on phase separation during the processing of petroleum and renewable feedstocks and products.

Requirements

Masters in Chemistry or Engineering, OR Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of research experience
Demonstrated expertise in demulsification, emulsion science, surfactants, or interfacial science
Proficiency with standard data analysis, presentation, and office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

PhD in Chemistry or Engineering
Expertise in polymers, colloids, and wet chemistry
Knowledge of high throughput combinatorial research methods
Experience leveraging data management platforms, statistical tools, and AI/ML models to accelerate research workflows
Familiarity with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data processing and/or specialized modeling/simulation software
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent problem-solving abilities, with capacity to implement major changes
Self-motivated professional with a strong drive for results and a track record of setting and meeting aggressive goals
An adaptable approach that embraces change and technological evolution

Responsibilities

Perform chemical bench work at Veolia facilities and customer sites
Research, develop, and commercialize innovative treatment programs for Hydrocarbon Processing applications
Develop and apply methods and simulations on lab scale that correlate with full-scale applications
Assess and validate market needs through direct interactions with customers and internal teams
Translate customer requirements into unique technology solutions
Contribute to idea generation, conduct experiments, and review results
Provide technical product support and non-routine problem solving
Synthesize and present complex technical data and findings to internal and external customers
Leverage data management platforms and AI/ML tools to accelerate research workflows
Participate effectively in Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance programs
Travel up to 20% of the time for customer interactions and on-site work