Associate Scientist, Surfactants & Biosurfactants R&D

Locus AG; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Locus Fermentation Solutions in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Associate Scientist to support research and product development in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will conduct laboratory testing, participate in experimental design under senior guidance, and assist with method development and data analysis, while upholding safety and documentation standards.

This early-career role offers growth toward Scientist positions.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Chemistry with 10 years lab experience; or MS with 2+ years.
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail.
• Emerging capability in method development and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Plan and execute experiments and DOE.
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Lead equipment maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to invention disclosures, publications, and presentations as appropriate.
• Ensure safety, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Lab testing

Experimental design

Documentation discipline

Education

BS in Engineering or Chemistry

MS with 2+ years lab experience

Job description

Locus Fermentation Solutions in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Associate Scientist to support research and product development in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will conduct laboratory testing, participate in experimental design under senior guidance, and assist with method development and data analysis, while upholding safety and documentation standards.

This early-career role offers growth toward Scientist positions.