Analytical Chemist – Wet Chemistry & Instrumentation

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

Culture of Health

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking an analytical chemist to join our Houston-area lab team. You will perform wet and instrumental analyses, including FTIR, GPC, GC (FID/TCD/MS variants) and NMR, while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

You'll contribute to projects involving crude oils and refined products, support method development, and maintain instrumentation in a collaborative research environment. A B.S./M.S. in chemistry or related field is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, or related field with an emphasis on analytical techniques.
• Hands-on experience performing wet chemistry techniques including liquid-liquid extractions, solvent evaporations, filtration, dialysis and other sample preparation techniques.
• Hands-on experience operating FTIR, GPC and GC systems with different detectors such as FID, TCD, MS, VUV, and chemiluminescence, including analyses, data processing and instrument maintenance.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures and uphold good housekeeping practices in lab.
• Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations.
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning
• Strictly adhere to SOPs for different methods and workflows
• Comfortable and confident in working with solvents and chemicals
• Experience working in analytical lab environment

Responsibilities

• Investigative analysis of fluid and material samples using wet chemistry and advanced characterization techniques including FTIR, GPC, GC, and NMR
• Support investigative research involving the molecular characterization of complex mixtures
• Provide analysis and initial identification of unknown samples including crude oils and refined products
• Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans and PPE requirements
• Comply with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards)

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Wet chemistry

Data interpretation

Laboratory safety

Quality systems

Communication

Team player

Education

B.S. or M.S. in chemistry or related field

Tools

FTIR

GPC

GC

GC dets (FID, TCD, MS, etc.)

NMR

Agilent GC systems

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking an analytical chemist to join our Houston-area lab team. You will perform wet and instrumental analyses, including FTIR, GPC, GC (FID/TCD/MS variants) and NMR, while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

You'll contribute to projects involving crude oils and refined products, support method development, and maintain instrumentation in a collaborative research environment. A B.S./M.S. in chemistry or related field is required.