Chemist - Research Technologist

Kelly Scientific has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for over 60 years. Today, Kelly Scientific is searching for an experienced Organometallic Research Technologist to join our team at one of the largest oil, gas and petrochemical companies in the world, located in Baytown, TX.

Research technologists in this role support a diverse set of catalyst development projects in a dynamic research environment with global impact.

Daily responsibilities will include the following:

• Working safely and independently in a laboratory environment
• Technical communication with Ph.D. chemists
• Electronic data reporting
• Interfacing with advanced computer software

• Running and maintaining laboratory-scale high-pressure batch reactors to test catalyst reactivity
• Requires willingness to develop and apply mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures pertaining to the reactor
• Involves detailed, process-oriented work
• Handling and manipulating air- and moisture-sensitive materials
• Performing a broad range of experiments to inform catalyst, product, and process research
• Executing multi-step organic and organometallic synthesis using a combination of bench chemistry and air-/moisture-free techniques
• Includes application of purification techniques, including column chromatography and crystallization
• Includes product analysis via spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography
• Supporting high throughput experimentation
• May include writing design libraries, sample preparation, and product collection/analysis

• BS in Chemistry (required); MS in chemistry (preferred)
• Willingness to operate and maintain high pressure lab reactors (required); prior mechanical experience (helpful)
• Experience with glove box or Schlenk line techniques (helpful)
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy, including analysis of standard spectral data (helpful)
• Experience with handling and manipulation of air- and moisture-sensitive materials, including pyrophoric reagents (preferred)
• Experience with multistep synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistry, including product purification and analysis (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of various chemistry-related computer software (helpful)
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Capable of independently searching, reading, and interpreting scientific literature on a chemistry-related topic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and apply new technical skills and information

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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