Sr. Research Chemist

Works with Research Scientists and R&D Managers to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indovinya products in a safe manner but also works independently to accomplish small to large projects around their lab focus area. This position is focused in 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. Maintaining projects status, documents, and equipment.

• Works with Research Scientists and R&D Managers to evaluate existing and new chemistries, processes, or applications related to Indovinya products in a safe manner.
• Works independently to accomplish small to large projects around their lab focus area.
• Fully competent chemist requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems and situations without supervision.
• Maintain awareness of literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in functional products of interest to the Corporation.

• Set up and execute laboratory work as outlined by R&D Scientists.
• Run small to large sized experiments independently.
• Analyze samples by analytical methods or application testing.
• Maintain project status, documentation, and equipment.
• Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed.
• Maintain orderly laboratory space.
• Follow all safety and training requirements.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard chemistry techniques and procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of Indorama products and applications while supporting Research Scientists.

• Work to complete projects in the US project pipeline.
• Set up and execute laboratory work to meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Support R&D Lab Manager with properly managing lab resources.
• Guarantee all documentation under responsibility is updated and available.
• Manage and optimize processes taking into consideration quality, legality, food safety (if applicable), and customer needs.
• Interact with R&D team to improve lab methods and support internal and external clients as needed.
• Maintain records to support patent applications for innovative products.

• BS in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required.
• BS in other science field plus 2+ years in research laboratory work, or Associate’s degree with 5+ years in research laboratory work.
• 10+ years’ experience in R&D laboratory work (15+ years preferred.
• Surfactants knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Parr Reactors preferred.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, wet analysis, or other analytical techniques preferred.
• Formulation experience in personal care and colored cosmetic formulation, prototype developments required.
• Experience with stability, compatibility, and performance testing to ensure product quality, safety, and shelf-life routines for personal care required.
• Experience with of scale-up processes, formulation optimization preferred.
• Computer literacy with databases, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills preferred.
• English required; bilingual Portuguese or Spanish strongly preferred.