R&D Chemist

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DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESØ Formulate and synthesis innovative hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavengers for oil and gas applications, waste-water treatment, downstream refineries, and other H2S treating applications .Ø Establish projects to support the strategy and key initiatives of the Global Formaldehyde Business Ø Effectively and efficiently plan work and execute projects. Ø Excellent communications on development objectives, problems, work assignments, etc. Ø Productive with limited guidance and supervision Ø Propose and complete research projects, presenting results of experimentation in reporting, memoranda, or research project reviews. Ø Formulation and synthesis of new products, considering availability of raw materials, commercial viability, and process requirements. Ø Assist with expanding development knowledge base, materials, and processes to produce marketable products .Ø Organize and plan laboratory procedures, chemical reactions, syntheses, and tests of a non-repetitive nature and devise new methods/tests/capabilities, if appropriate Ø Assist manufacturing and commercial teams with pilot, scale-up, and field trials of new products, as well as specific customer projects. Ø Prepare laboratory reports and customer correspondence regarding studies performed, describing methods and findings. Ø Adhere to Hexion EHS requirements, laboratory safety standards, and maintain a clean and safe work area .Ø Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records. Ø Monitor current literature, trends, and patent activity on hydrogen sulfide scavengers. Ø Establish expert knowledge of customer base and products for Global Formaldehyde Group. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSv Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Sciencev Chemist with very strong hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavenging chemistry background v Record of developing disruptive technology v Excellent working knowledge of oil and gas H2S scavenger market, major customers, applications, and specific critical to quality requirements v Profound knowledge of current non-regenerative scavenger offerings, alternate chemistry, and patent landscape v A minimum relevant education (bachelor’s degree). v A minimum of 10 years applicable industry experience v Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills .v Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. v Demonstrated experience in collaborating with other technical professionals, preferably in a high-performance team-oriented environment .v Highly organized and self-directed and good time management skills v Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical programs such as JMP and/or MINITAB v Background or experience with design of experiment (DOE’s) and SCRUM

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