Formulation Chemist

Job Summary

The Formulation Chemist develops, tests, and optimizes specialty chemicals used in oilfield production and completions. This role supports new product development, application testing, troubleshooting, and scale-up across key chemistries such as corrosion inhibitors, H₂S scavengers, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, and biocides. The position works closely with R&D, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure products meet performance, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for oilfield production and completions chemicals. (corrosion inhibitors, H₂S scavengers, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides)
• Design and execute lab experiments to assess performance and scalability.
• Scale formulations from lab to manufacturing and support field validation.
• Conduct testing (stability, compatibility, rheology, titrations, performance tests).
• Document formulations, test data, and batch records accurately.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support quality investigations.
• Provide technical support to operations and commercial teams; assist with field trials.
• Evaluate raw materials, alternative chemistries, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, REACH) and support SDS/TDS/COA creation.
• Lead formulation projects from concept through commercialization, including pilot batches, field validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Assist with field trials, customer support, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Lead troubleshooting and support root-cause investigations with QC and manufacturing.
• Contribute to lab procedures, testing standards, and process improvements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of formulation or application chemistry experience (Oil & Gas or specialty chemicals preferred).
• Hands-on experience with production or completions chemicals strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong physical chemistry and oilfield fluid fundamentals.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally.

Work Environment

• Laboratory setting with routine PPE use; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel to field sites, customers, or suppliers.