R&D Chemist

Jotun • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Execute assigned research and development tasks under guidance to support the goals and plans of the department. The R&D Chemist is responsible for technically less complicated products, assets, projects, and tasks, following up with stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met and work follows relevant procedures and regulations. The role contributes to projects through activities such as formulating, testing, and evaluating results under professional guidance and according to established procedures and plans.

The position involves reporting work results orally and in writing so that sound decisions can be made based on current experience. The chemist is expected to build knowledge through literature, practical experience, learning from colleagues, and courses, with the goal of working more independently on complex projects and tasks. The role requires using HSEQ procedures, safety equipment, and safety documentation, considering general safety, and maintaining a tidy, safe, and pleasant workspace.

Based in Houston, Texas, the role contributes to research and development projects through hands-on laboratory work, testing, analysis, and technical problem-solving. The chemist collaborates with colleagues across an international organization and helps translate scientific knowledge into practical product solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in chemistry, with a master’s thesis presented (mandatory).
• Generally good IT skills, including Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment and following established safety procedures.
• Ability to plan, document, and communicate scientific work clearly.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and use knowledge from research, experiments, and colleagues to improve results.
• Analytical and thoughtful approach to scientific challenges, data evaluation, and conclusions.
• Proactive ownership of tasks, quality, timelines, and outcomes.
• Structured and reliable work style, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and follow procedures.
• Ability to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
• Openness to new ideas and innovation, including exploring creative solutions to technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Some years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned R&D tasks under guidance to help achieve departmental goals and plans.
• Manage technically less complicated products, assets, projects, and tasks, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure quality requirements and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Contribute to projects and tasks through formulation, testing, and evaluation of results under professional guidance and according to procedures and plans.
• Report work results orally and in writing to support sound decision-making.
• Build knowledge through literature, practical experience, colleagues, and courses to work more independently on complex projects and tasks.
• Use required HSEQ procedures, safety equipment, and safety documentation, and take general safety into consideration.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and pleasant workspace.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work, testing, analysis, and technical problem-solving in support of R&D projects.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 11 holidays.
• 14 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Bonus eligibility.
• On-the-job training and learning activities through the in-house Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Team-building and social activities.

What This Job Offers

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