Chemist - Research Technologist

Kelly Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Scientific is seeking a Chemist Research Technologist in Baytown, TX for an on-site role with a major oil, gas, and petrochemical company. You will support catalyst development, operate high-pressure batch reactors, and perform multi-step syntheses using air- and moisture-free techniques.

Typical duties include data reporting, instrument-based product analysis (NMR, crystallography), and scientific literature review. BS in Chemistry required; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry is required; MS preferred.
• Experience with glove box or Schlenk line techniques is helpful.
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy and spectral data analysis.
• Experience with air- and moisture-sensitive materials handling (including pyrophoric reagents) is preferred.
• Experience with multi-step synthesis in organometallic/inorganic chemistry is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure batch reactors to test catalyst reactivity.
• Develop and apply mechanical aptitude for lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot reactor mechanical failures and ensure safe operation.
• Conduct detailed, process-oriented experiments for catalyst/product research.
• Perform multi-step organic/organometallic/inorganic synthesis with air- and moisture-free techniques.
• Analyze products using purification and spectroscopy, including NMR and crystallography.
• Support high-throughput experimentation and data reporting.
• Prepare libraries, samples, and perform product collection/analysis as needed.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Excellent communication

Independent learner

Willingness to learn

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

X-ray crystallography

Glove box/Schlenk line techniques

High-pressure reactor operation

Job description

CHEMIST RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST

(On-Site Position)

Kelly Scientific has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for over 60 years. Today, Kelly Scientific is searching for an experienced Organometallic Research Technologist to join our team at one of the largest oil, gas and petrochemical companies in the world, located in Baytown, TX.

OVERVIEW

Research technologists in this role support a diverse set of catalyst development projects in a dynamic research environment with global impact.

Daily responsibilities will include the following:

• Working safely and independently in a laboratory environment


• Technical communication with Ph.D. chemists


• Electronic data reporting


• Interfacing with advanced computer software

RESPONSIBILITIES (Subject to Project Needs)

• Running and maintaining laboratory-scale high-pressure batch reactors to test catalyst reactivity


• Requires willingness to develop and apply mechanical aptitude


• Troubleshooting mechanical failures pertaining to the reactor


• Involves detailed, process-oriented work


• Handling and manipulating air- and moisture-sensitive materials


• Performing a broad range of experiments to inform catalyst, product, and process research


• Executing multi-step organic and organometallic synthesis using a combination of bench chemistry and air-/moisture-free techniques


• Includes application of purification techniques, including column chromatography and crystallization


• Includes product analysis via spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography


• Supporting high throughput experimentation


• May include writing design libraries, sample preparation, and product collection/analysis

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Chemistry (required); MS in chemistry (preferred)


• Willingness to operate and maintain high pressure lab reactors (required); prior mechanical experience (helpful)


• Experience with glove box or Schlenk line techniques (helpful)


• Experience with NMR spectroscopy, including analysis of standard spectral data (helpful)


• Experience with handling and manipulation of air- and moisture-sensitive materials, including pyrophoric reagents (preferred)


• Experience with multistep synthetic organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistry, including product purification and analysis (preferred)


• Advanced knowledge of various chemistry-related computer software (helpful)


• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills


• Capable of independently searching, reading, and interpreting scientific literature on a chemistry-related topic


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Willingness to learn and apply new technical skills and information

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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