Chemist I

Sasol Limited; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol (USA) Corporation is seeking an entry-level chemist to support applications research in Lake Charles, LA. The role focuses on completing laboratory tasks, managing instruments, and documenting results while collaborating with the R&D team.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. This position is based in the Lake Charles laboratory and involves hands-on research activities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or physical science preferred.
• Entry-level position for new graduates.
• Experience with laboratory safety and good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks and meet lab deadlines for development objectives.
• Handle multiple projects with standard lab techniques.
• Maintain and manage a variety of research instruments in the lab.
• Initiate restocking of supplies and repair lab equipment as needed.
• Document results in electronic lab notebooks and reports.
• Present key findings in group meetings and seminars.

Skills

Lab safety

Laboratory work

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communications

Goal orientation

Instruments with computer interface

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or physical science

Job description

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Posting Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Lake Charles, United States

Company: Sasol

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Purpose of Job

Support applications research to develop new products and applications to meet existing and emerging customer and market needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete tasks as directed, meet experimental deadlines on laboratory experiments that contribute to technical development objectives
• Assigned to problems of moderate complexity which can be effectively addressed with the instruments and techniques commonly used.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage and maintain a variety of research instruments within the laboratory.
• Initiates restocking of supplies, maintain and repair of lab equipment; additional data collection to support existing projects or assignments
• Supports research projects that address the technical objectives of the research group potentially including; development/characterization of boehmite(alumina) and their applications, Metalworking and lubricants, Agro Applications, Pulp and Paper applications, and Oil and Gas applications.
• Documents results in an electronic lab notebook, research reports and presents key finding in group meetings, departmental seminars and industry associate meetings.
• Interacts with manager and group members, and routinely interacts with other research groups in the local laboratory.
• Develops and maintains relationships within research group, LC R&D department, and possibly with contacts outside the R&D department, depending upon the domain of the job.

Formal Education

B.S. in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science.

Working Experience

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry (preferred) or other physical science
• Typically regarded as the entry level job for new graduates.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Familiar with working in the laboratory
• Strong commitment to safety
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and ability to work on instruments with computer interface
• Interpersonal and Self-management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Goal Orientation/Commitment

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Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.