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LEAD Scientist - Process Chemistry
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
SWRI
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Chemical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Experience with analytical instrumentation and apparatus relayed to the chemistry and process chemistry work, including chromatography (especially gas chromatography) online instruments a plus.
- Work is in support of process projects from bench scale to pilot plant size.
- Seeking a motivated professional to join our Process Chemistry team, contributing in chemistry, catalysts, instrumentation, project execution, and business development.
- Ideal candidates are problem-solvers with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset
- Strong leader with experience leading, teaching, mentoring, and training research and technical staff in the area of chemistry related work.
- Established a substantial and consistent record of technical quality on projects, successful proposals, and/or extensive business development.
- Have strong visibility and are involved in external professional activities.
- Possess advanced expertise, project and business skills, work independently, lead major programs, improve planning and development, and present R&D efforts to clients and the professional community, driving innovation and success.
- Drive business development by leveraging departmental innovations, lead continuous improvement to boost productivity and sustainability, and collaborate across sections to align technical advancements with strategic objectives.
- Manage and execute projects in the area of renewables, catalyst and chemistry including method and instrument research and development.
- Apply chemistry and catalyst knowledge to optimize processes and improve efficiency while supporting and maintaining instrumentation, participating in research, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to projects from concept through scale-up.
- Design, conduct, and lead laboratory testing involving bench test facilities and comprehensive data analysis to be able to provide clear and concise summaries to clients and/or technical management.
- Lead, mentor, train junior staff in technical activities and helping them advance science and project management and chemical concepts.
- Written report on all activities including staff, business development, and networking.
- Requires a Masters degree in Chemistry with an emphasis on physical, materials or analytical chemistry. Those with a PhD level degree may have fewer years of industry experience.
- Shift work required.
- 7 years:
Related industry experiences including instrumentation, chemistry related methods, - Excel in method development, applying expertise in HPLC, spectroscopy, and chromatography for complex analysis. Drive product and process development, create scalable compounds and formulations, and master advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Must have a genuine passion for chemistry and its power to transform society and deliver solutions for clients, with enthusiasm for innovation, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to applying science that improves lives, industries, and communities.
- Must actively network and establish themselves as a standout leader in the science of chemistry, driving innovation and recognition within the section and department while fostering collaboration and advancing organizational goals.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
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