Catalyst Research Engineer: Growth & Tech Service

Merichem Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merichem seeks a Catalyst Research Engineer in Houston to lead growth projects and provide technical service and sales support for the catalyst business, leveraging Stage-Gate methodologies and collaboration with FTC and MCP teams.

The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering with catalysis R&D, the ability to design experiments, interpret results, and communicate findings through memos and reports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemical engineering required.
• Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical engineering in a related industry with R&D experience in catalysis, formulation, and manufacturing scale-up required with a Master's degree.
• Minimum 2 years in chemical engineering in a related industry with R&D experience in catalysis, formulation, and manufacturing scale-up required with a Ph.D.
• Experience with independently designing and executing experimental program
• Experience interpreting the results to solve technical problems
• Experience working with tech service/sales support is required
• Experience in sulfur removal from fuels, gas processing technologies, or general experience in the fuels industry preferred
• Experience in colloidal science and organometallic chemistry preferred
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute growth projects using the Stage-Gate process; document results.
• Provide technical service and sales support to catalyst business.
• Support catalyst production and QC analysis coordination with Analytical Team.
• Submit invention disclosures and assist in patent processes.
• Advise on other research projects and business initiatives.
• Apply industry best practices to design and conduct experiments and report findings.
• Independently design and execute experimental programs and interpret results.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to EHS&S excellence.

Job description

Merichem seeks a Catalyst Research Engineer in Houston to lead growth projects and provide technical service and sales support for the catalyst business, leveraging Stage-Gate methodologies and collaboration with FTC and MCP teams.

The role requires a strong background in chemical engineering with catalysis R&D, the ability to design experiments, interpret results, and communicate findings through memos and reports.