Catalyst Synthesis & Characterization Technologist

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings plan with company match

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

ExxonMobil’s Houston area campus in Spring, TX hosts a research team focused on materials synthesis and catalytic development. You will operate benchtop reactors and perform advanced material characterization to support development efforts.

Applicants should hold a B.S. in chemistry or chemical engineering with hands-on lab experience, strong data analysis skills, and a commitment to safe, compliant laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field is required.
• Hands-on lab experience with batch/continuous reactors and associated controls.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and processing.
• Safety-focused laboratory practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate small reaction systems and benchtop lab units to support materials synthesis.
• Characterize catalytic materials using advanced analytical techniques.
• Provide data on thermal stability, surface properties, and active site density.
• Manage benchtop formulation and/ or lab reactor operations and ensure safe execution of experiments.
• Maintain reactors and analytical equipment; troubleshoot and inventory spare parts.
• Demonstrate clear scientific writing and interpret P&IDs and unit flow diagrams.
• Communicate observations, plans, and results effectively within the team.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Chemical safety

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Honeywell control systems

Origin

MATLAB

Job description

ExxonMobil’s Houston area campus in Spring, TX hosts a research team focused on materials synthesis and catalytic development. You will operate benchtop reactors and perform advanced material characterization to support development efforts.

Applicants should hold a B.S. in chemistry or chemical engineering with hands-on lab experience, strong data analysis skills, and a commitment to safe, compliant laboratory practices.