Research Chemist

Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Indorama Ventures is seeking innovative, collaborative professionals to join their team in reimagining chemistry to build a better world. The company values flexibility, partnership, and recognizes the impact of its actions beyond the chemical industry. The work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities. This role involves working with Research Scientists to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products, with a focus on directed laboratory experiments in a safe manner.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required with 0–2 years related experience (R&D Lab experience preferred) – or – Associates Degree with 5+ years related experience (R&D Lab experience preferred)
Surfactants knowledge in laboratory or application use strongly preferred
Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets
Excellent organizational and communications skills
Demonstrated presentation skills preferred
Formulation experience in Home Care preferred

Nice To Haves

R&D Lab experience preferred
Demonstrated presentation skills preferred
Formulation experience in Home Care preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain an awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the Corporation.
Work to complete projects in the US project pipeline.
Set up and execute laboratory work to meet both internal and external customer expectations.
Set up and execute laboratory work as outlined by R&D scientist.
Analyze samples by analytical methods or applications testing.
Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed.
Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
Maintain orderly laboratory space.
Follow all safety and training requirements.
Support R&D Lab Manager with properly managing the lab resources.
Manage and optimize all processes under your responsibility taking into consideration Quality, Legality and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.
Guarantee all documentation under your responsibility is updated and available for consulting.
Interact with R&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc., and other internal and external clients appropriately, as needed.