Polymer Scientist

Select • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Chemistry’s Polymer Scientist supports the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative polymer products for the oil and gas industry. This is a hands-on, laboratory-focused role involving polymer synthesis, emulsion polymerization, water-soluble polymers, formulation development, product evaluation, and scale-up. The Polymer Scientist will work closely within the Technology team to solve technical challenges and translate laboratory innovations into commercial products.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• More than 3 years of relevant industry experience, preferably involving: Emulsion polymerization, Water-soluble polymers, Polymer synthesis and characterization, Formulation development.
• Strong problem-solving and solution-driven skills, with a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymer characterization and laboratory analytical techniques is highly desirable.
• Experience translating laboratory results into pilot-scale or commercial manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize polymers and formulations for oilfield applications.
• Conduct laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization and water-soluble polymer synthesis.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate polymer performance and identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Troubleshoot polymerization, formulation, and product-performance issues using a structured, data-driven approach.
• Support scale-up from laboratory development through pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Work with Manufacturing and other cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and raw-material utilization.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate technical findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support product trials, and field-related technical activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental procedures, and technical documentation.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety, process safety, and EHS requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

What This Job Offers

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