R&D Chemist

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you'll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Based at the Stafford, Texas, R&D laboratory, the R&D Chemist will be part of a safe and environmentally responsible team focused on the development of new technologies and commercialization of new products to meet customer needs.

• Ensure that EH&S goals and targets are met by following safety standards and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Design and synthesize small molecules, polymers, and thermosetting resins to support current business and growth initiatives.
• Under the guidance of R&D/project manager, design, formulate, and synthesize products to meet application requirements and customer needs.
• Conduct characterization and application testing of new materials.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments, including GC, HPLC, EA, MIR, KF water analysis, and auto-titrators.
• Develop new analytical test methods and improve existing methods for both R&D and QC.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records.
• Monitor current literature, industry trends, and patent activity.
• Collaborate with IP counsel to draft patent applications and protect intellectual property.
• Prepare samples or formulations for customers to evaluate in lab or field tests.
• Support process scale-up and participate in production trials.
• Order new chemicals and assist in maintaining an accurate chemical inventory.

• BS in Chemistry or related field
• 2+ years experience
• Hands-on experience in multi-step and polymer synthesis in R&D environment
• Prefer experience with hydrogen sulfide scavengers and additional Oilfield chemicals used in drilling, cementing, and other oil and gas operations.
• Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to conduct effective lab experiments and develop analytical methods.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels within Hexion and at customer locations.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical programs such as JMP and/or MiniTab
• Must be highly organized and self-directed with good time management skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.