Specialized Testing, Separations Technologist

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Testing, Separations Technologist performs investigative analysis of fluid and material samples using wet chemistry and advanced characterization techniques, including FTIR, GPC, GC, and NMR. The role supports investigative research involving molecular characterization of complex mixtures and provides analysis and initial identification of unknown samples, including crude oils and refined products.

The technologist performs routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and follows laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans, and PPE requirements. The role also complies with quality management systems, including ISO, GLP, and internal quality-control standards. This position is based at ExxonMobil’s Houston-area campus in Spring, Texas.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, or a related field with an emphasis on analytical techniques.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques, including liquid-liquid extractions, solvent evaporations, filtration, dialysis, and other sample preparation techniques.
• Hands-on experience operating FTIR, GPC, and GC systems with different detectors, including FID, TCD, MS, VUV, and chemiluminescence, and performing analyses, data processing, and instrument maintenance.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory procedures and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, and equipment and material design concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized and punctual, with responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations.
• Effective in a team environment; enjoys challenges and is committed to lifelong learning.
• Comfort and confidence working with solvents and chemicals.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced characterization techniques, including NMR and high-resolution MS.
• Expertise in Agilent GC systems with various detectors and Agilent data acquisition and processing software.
• Experience with other chromatography techniques, including LC, LC×LC, Supercritical Fluid, or GC×GC.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fluid and material samples using wet chemistry and advanced characterization techniques, including FTIR, GPC, GC, and NMR.
• Support investigative research involving molecular characterization of complex mixtures.
• Analyze and provide initial identification of unknown samples, including crude oils and refined products.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain instrumentation.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans, and PPE requirements.
• Comply with quality management systems, including ISO, GLP, and internal QC standards.
• Maintain laboratory procedural compliance and safe operations, including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Follow SOPs for laboratory methods and workflows.

Benefits

• Pension plan with automatic enrollment at no cost; basic benefit is a monthly annuity in retirement.
• Savings plan with employee contributions of 6% to 20% of pay and a 7% company match when contributing at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellbeing programs and resources through a Culture of Health.
• Confidential professional counseling for employees and their families, including mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability plan providing income replacement for illness or injury, with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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