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Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?
That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey!
We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally.
We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry.
Here, diversity matters.
Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.
What We’re Looking For
Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Research Chemist I located at our The Woodlands, Texas facility. In this role, you will be responsible to work with Research Scientists to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products. This position is focused on the laboratory working on directed experiments in a safe manner. The lab work may include glassware reactors, Parr reactor reactions, etc. Also, the work could include application specific testing for areas such as agricultural, oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc.
What will be expected from you?
A Competitive Compensation Package, Including
Here, you can make a difference. Join us!
We're Indovinya, a top producer of chemical intermediates and surfactants. Our extensive portfolio is designed to meet our customers' most diverse needs. As producers of solutions used for crops, oil and gas, coatings, home and personal care, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions worldwide. Through our increasingly sustainable chemistry, designed to meet the needs of each of our customers carefully, we want to transform our operations and products into something increasingly relevant for the planet.
We are part of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world's leading petrochemical producers, and are present globally with manufacturing in Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
With 18 plants, seven R&D centers, and an experienced management team, we have a strong track record of environmental stewardship. Our expertise lies in innovative, eco-friendly chemistry. Today, Indovinya emerges as a more robust and strategic company dedicated to driving new business opportunities while prioritizing the well-being of countless individuals as employees, customers, suppliers and mainly the communities close to our operations worldwide.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?
That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey!
We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally.
We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry.
Here, diversity matters.
Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.
What We’re Looking For
Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as a Research Chemist I located at our The Woodlands, Texas facility. In this role, you will be responsible to work with Research Scientists to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indorama products. This position is focused on the laboratory working on directed experiments in a safe manner. The lab work may include glassware reactors, Parr reactor reactions, etc. Also, the work could include application specific testing for areas such as agricultural, oilfield, paints/coatings, personal care, etc.
What will be expected from you?
- Maintain an awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the Corporation.
- Work to complete projects in the US project pipeline.
- Set up and execute laboratory to meet both internal and external customer expectations.
- Set up and execute laboratory work to as outlined by R&D scientist.
- Analyzing samples by analytical methods or applications testing.
- Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed. Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
- Maintain orderly laboratory space.
- Follow all safety and training requirements.
- Manage and optimize all process under your responsibility taking into consideration Quality, Legality and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.
- Guarantee all documentation under your responsibility updated and available for consulting.
- Support R&D Lab Manager with properly managing the lab resources
- Interact with TS&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc.
- Work in cross functional /cross discipline teams as needed
- BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required.
- BS in other science field plus 2 years in Research laboratory work
- Associates Degree with 5 years in Research laboratory work
- 0-3 years’ experience (more 3 years’ experience preferred) in:
- R&D laboratory preferred.
- Surfactants knowledge in laboratory or application use strongly preferred.
- Use and knowledge of Parr Reactors preferred.
- Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets
- Excellent organizational and communications skills
- Demonstrated presentation skills preferred.
- Experience in chromatography, spectroscopy, wet analysis, or other analytical techniques preferred.
- Formulation experience in Agricultural, Home Care, or Coatings preferred.
- English with Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish strongly preferred.
A Competitive Compensation Package, Including
- Health insurance
- WellHub / TotalPass
- Life insurance
- And other exclusive benefits
Here, you can make a difference. Join us!
We're Indovinya, a top producer of chemical intermediates and surfactants. Our extensive portfolio is designed to meet our customers' most diverse needs. As producers of solutions used for crops, oil and gas, coatings, home and personal care, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions worldwide. Through our increasingly sustainable chemistry, designed to meet the needs of each of our customers carefully, we want to transform our operations and products into something increasingly relevant for the planet.
We are part of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world's leading petrochemical producers, and are present globally with manufacturing in Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
With 18 plants, seven R&D centers, and an experienced management team, we have a strong track record of environmental stewardship. Our expertise lies in innovative, eco-friendly chemistry. Today, Indovinya emerges as a more robust and strategic company dedicated to driving new business opportunities while prioritizing the well-being of countless individuals as employees, customers, suppliers and mainly the communities close to our operations worldwide.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com