Senior Chemist

Clariant•The Woodlands, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Clariant as a Senior Chemist, where you will design and formulate Integrity Management (IM) products, validate their performance through application testing, and strengthen laboratory evaluation methods. You will lead technical projects, manage laboratory work independently, and serve as a key technical contact supporting innovation and customer needs.In this role, you will collaborate with global and commercial teams to translate scientific expertise into practical solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Requirements

Postgraduate degree, ideally PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering etc.
Knowledge of synthetic chemistry considered a plus
5+ years’ experience expected, which may include PhD,
Proven track record of success in R&D knowledge of synthetic chemistry considered a plus
Ability to develop skills for customer interactions, sales skills and value-based selling

Responsibilities

Workstream leader and/or technical project leader of Class 1 & Class 2 I2M projects for development of new IM products. Interface with colleagues from global research centres Surfactants & Polymers as well as high throughput team as necessary
Manage lab work independently of supervisor, analyse data, and present during project meetings
Manage technical service requests independently of supervisor, engage with requestor, conduct experiments, analyse results and prepare report to be shared with requestor / customer
Train junior and/or regional colleagues on equipment and modelling
Work safely, ensuring highest safety practices at all times and adherence to safe lab working practice requirements
Adapt and develop new standard operating procedures as required
Global technical contact for innovation and product related requests in area of IM, provide support to sales and marketing colleagues
Keep abreast of all developments in area of IM, monitor literature and patents from competitors, customers and suppliers
Attend global industry conferences as contributor and keep up to date with developments in IM