Research Chemist

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Indorama Ventures is seeking innovative, collaborative professionals to join their team in reimagining chemistry for a better world. This role focuses on laboratory work, conducting directed experiments safely to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products. The company values flexibility, partnership, and fosters an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment with equal opportunities for all.

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

Works with Research Scientists to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products.
Conducts directed experiments in a safe manner within the laboratory setting.
Maintains an awareness of literature and other information sources to stay current with developments in functional products of interest to the Corporation.
Works to complete projects in the US project pipeline.
Sets up and executes laboratory work to meet internal and external customer expectations as outlined by R&D scientist.
Analyzes samples using analytical methods or applications testing.
Keeps neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed.
Maintains other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
Maintains orderly laboratory space.
Follows all safety and training requirements.
Supports R&D Lab Manager with properly managing the lab resources.
Manages and optimizes all processes under their responsibility, considering Quality, Legality, and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.
Guarantees all documentation under their responsibility is updated and available for consulting.
Interacts with the R&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc., and other internal and external clients appropriately, as needed.