Principal Scientist

Clariant•The Woodlands, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Scientist within the Innovation Integrity team of our Care Chemicals business unit, you will drive breakthrough solutions in oilfield production chemistry from our The Woodlands, TX facility. Serving as the technical expert for integrity management (IM) solutions, you'll lead high-impact R&D projects from concept to commercialization in the areas of corrosion and H2S management, develop patentable technologies, and provide critical technical support to customers and internal stakeholders worldwide. This role offers exceptional autonomy and the opportunity to shape Clariant's competitive advantage while balancing advanced laboratory research with meaningful customer engagement and field applications. Join our specialized team to make a tangible impact on the energy industry, build your professional legacy through innovation and IP development, collaborate with international experts, and advance your career in one of the industry's most dynamic technical leadership positions.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in R&D for oilfield production chemicals, OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating a proven track record of success
Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and analyze complex experiments independently, including the use of high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) corrosion testing equipment such as rotating cage autoclaves and HPHT rotating cylinder electrode, as well as testing of H2S scavengers
Patent experience including reading, writing, defending patents, and developing IP strategies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to interact across all organizational levels
Track record of customer interaction, sales skills, and value-based selling
Proven ability to prepare technical manuscripts for publication and present at industry conferences

Responsibilities

Lead technical development of integrity management projects, collaborating with global research centers and cross-functional teams
Design, formulate, and conduct application testing of integrity management products to verify performance and meet customer requirements
Manage technical service requests independently, from customer engagement through experimentation, analysis, and reporting
Develop and strengthen Clariant's intellectual property portfolio by preparing patent applications and creating patentable technologies
Serve as the global technical expert for integrity management innovation, providing support to sales, marketing, and field operations
Develop and enhance laboratory test methodologies and standard operating procedures based on best practices and continuous improvement
Monitor competitive landscape including literature, patents, and industry developments in integrity management
Engage with customers, suppliers, joint industry projects, and present technical findings at conferences
Provide field technical support when required to ensure successful product implementation
Ensure adherence to highest safety standards and safe laboratory working practices at all times