Formulation Chemist

SMC Global, a Special Materials Company; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals firm in San Angelo, TX is seeking a Formulation Chemist to develop and optimize chemicals used in oilfield production. The ideal candidate will work closely with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory standards. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and 3–7 years of experience in formulation chemistry. Strong analytical skills and technical writing abilities are essential, along with proficiency with lab instruments. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of formulation or application chemistry experience in Oil & Gas or specialty chemicals.
• Hands-on experience with production or completions chemicals strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for oilfield production and completions chemicals.
• Design and execute lab experiments to assess performance and scalability.
• Scale formulations from lab to manufacturing and support field validation.
• Conduct testing for stability, compatibility, rheology, and performance.
• Document formulations, test data, and batch records accurately.

Skills

Strong physical chemistry and oilfield fluid fundamentals

Proficiency with lab instrumentation and analytical techniques

Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Formulation Chemist develops, tests, and optimizes specialty chemicals used in oilfield production and completions. This role supports new product development, application testing, troubleshooting, and scale-up across key chemistries such as corrosion inhibitors, H₂S scavengers, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, and biocides. The position works closely with R&D, operations, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure products meet performance, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for oilfield production and completions chemicals (corrosion inhibitors, H₂S scavengers, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides).
• Design and execute lab experiments to assess performance and scalability.
• Scale formulations from lab to manufacturing and support field validation.
• Conduct testing (stability, compatibility, rheology, titrations, performance tests).
• Document formulations, test data, and batch records accurately.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support quality investigations.
• Provide technical support to operations and commercial teams; assist with field trials.
• Evaluate raw materials, alternative chemistries, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, REACH) and support SDS/TDS/COA creation.
• Lead formulation projects from concept through commercialization, including pilot batches, field validation, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
• Assist with field trials, customer support, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Lead troubleshooting and support root‑cause investigations with QC and manufacturing.
• Contribute to lab procedures, testing standards, and process improvements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of formulation or application chemistry experience (Oil & Gas or specialty chemicals preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with production or completions chemicals strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong physical chemistry and oilfield fluid fundamentals.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross‑functionally.
• Laboratory setting with routine PPE use; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel to field sites, customers, or suppliers.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Manufacturing, Research, and Analyst

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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