Chemist

Clariant Corporation; Research Forest (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Clariant Corporation in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Well Service Additives Chemist to support the Care Chemicals unit. The role focuses on developing innovative well service additive products, performing testing, and enhancing laboratory methodologies for new product development and technical service efforts.

Ideal candidates will have a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, experience in formulation, and a passion for scientific problem-solving within the oilfield services sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience or equivalent academic research experience.
• Familiarity with well service additive testing and laboratory procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a global technical contact for well service additives and wholesale, collaborating with sales and marketing teams.
• Design and perform lab-scale formulation and application tests for product performance.
• Coordinate lab activities, interpret data, and share findings in meetings.
• Respond to technical service requests by conducting experiments and preparing reports.
• Mentor junior team members on lab procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Maintain safety practices and promote a culture of care in the lab.
• Update SOPs to reflect improved lab methodologies.
• Stay current on industry developments by attending conferences and reviewing publications.

Skills

Data analysis

Office software

Lab procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job ID: 41736 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is currently seeking a Well Service Additives Chemist to support the Care Chemicals Business Unit at our facility in The Woodlands, TX. This role focuses on collaborating on the development of innovative well service additive products, performing testing, and enhancing laboratory methodologies to support both new product development and technical service efforts. The Chemist will support lab-based workstreams, interpret data, and work cooperatively across teams to address key projects and customer needs. This position is well-suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented scientist with a passion for formulation and creative problem-solving in the oilfield services industry, looking to make a meaningful impact through technical excellence and innovation. Clariant offers a supportive salary package, annual bonus, PTO, and more.

Responsibilities

• Act as a global technical contact for well service additives and wholesale, providing collaborative support to sales and marketing teams.
• Support and contribute to assigned workstreams within Class 2 and Class 3 Innovation-to-Market (I2M) projects focused on new product development.
• Design and perform lab-scale formulation and application tests to assess the performance of well service additive products.
• Coordinate lab activities, interpret experimental data, and share findings in project meetings.
• Respond to technical service requests by engaging stakeholders, conducting relevant experiments, and preparing detailed reports.
• Mentor junior team members and regional colleagues on lab procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Maintain strong adherence to safety practices and promote a culture of care in the laboratory.
• Update or create new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect improved lab methodologies.
• Stay current on industry developments by attending global conferences and reviewing technical publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent academic research experience
• Familiarity with well service additive testing and laboratory procedures, preferred
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus
• Proficient in scientific data evaluation and standard computer software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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