Senior Chemist​/ Engineer

Senior Chemist/Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Chemist/Engineer to support Pilot Plant operations in Sugar Land. This role plays a critical part in scaling new technologies from laboratory development to full-scale production. The successful candidate will combine hands-on chemistry, quality assurance experience, pilot plant operational support and project management to ensure product quality, process reliability, and safe execution of scale-up activities.

What's in it for You

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and shape your career in a growth-oriented organization
• Work within a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and innovation
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability and a strong safety-first culture
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more

What You Will Do:

Quality Assurance & Analytical Support

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of product quality control specifications, processes and procedures in collaboration with both RD&E and Pilot Plant process chemists and engineers
• Manage and maintain quality data in SAP, including data entry and validation, generating reports, and performance tracking
• Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with internal quality specifications and regulatory standards during scale-up and production trials

Pilot Plant Scale-Up Support

• Support pilot plant operations, including lab-scale and pilot-scale processes to transfer new products to a manufacturing plant for full-scale production
• Evaluate incoming blend and reaction chemistry requests to identify and close gaps in raw material and/or intermediate availability at the pilot Plant utilizing SAP to set up and order these materials
• Collaborate with process chemists and engineering teams to translate lab-scale chemistry into scalable and reproducible processes
• Assess process engineering requirements for incoming blend and reaction chemistry requests to determine the feasibility of Pilot Plant support
• Communicate with a variety of internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Research, Supply Chain/ Manufacturing) to understand their needs and identify solutions
• Communicate technical findings, data trends, and recommendations effectively through reports, presentations and recommended manufacturing procedures

Operational Excellence & Equipment Management

• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant instrumentation through proper calibration, maintenance, and safe operation of analytical and process equipment to ensure reliability and readiness
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety, Regulatory Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety culture
• Partner with corporate functions (RD&E, Supply Chain, Quality, and SHE teams) to investigate and resolve product quality and scale-up challenges
• Participate in risk assessments, process safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in both quality and process development

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field with three years of relevant work experience or MS with two years of relevant work experience
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques
• Experience with quality control processes and data management
• Familiarity with quality management systems or software
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Strong ownership of quality systems and data integrity
• Proactive troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset
• Effective collaboration across technical and operational teams
• Ability to bridge bench level chemistry with pilot plant and full-scale operations
• Situational Adaptability
• Work at times under limited supervision and lead projects with limited scope and complexity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pilot plant, process development, or scale-up environment
• Knowledge of SAP for quality data management
• Exposure to chemical processing techniques such as blend or reaction chemistry scale-up
• Understanding of process safety and industrial chemical handling practices

About Us:

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