Formulation/Surfactant Chemist

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Formulation Chemist in Houston, TX to join a Chemical Technology client’s R&D team. The role focuses on surfactant development, optimization, and performance for completions operations in Oil and Gas, with potential emphasis on frac chemistries, IOR, and EOR.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in surfactant chemistry and at least 3 years of relevant experience, plus a degree in Chemistry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience formulating within surfactants.
• Experience with improving EOR/IOR.
• Strong lab environment experience.
• Solid understanding of surfactant chemistry in completions operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on surfactants for completions/ frac chemistries, evaluating properties and interactions.
• Develop analytical methods and workflows to support R&D projects.
• Analyze lab and field data to optimize products and reservoir performance.
• Participate in product development through material review, formulation optimization, and cost considerations.
• Prepare reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Surfactant formulation

EOR/IOR experience

Lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description

A Chemical Technology client in Houston, TX is looking for a Formulation Chemist to join their R&D team. They are seeking a Chemist with expertise in surfactant development, optimization, and performance to support ongoing R&D initiatives. This position is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in Surfactant Chemistry as it relates to completions operations in Oil and Gas and an interest in advancing the performance of frac chemistries, IOR, and EOR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research to understand the following with respect to completions/frac chemistries:-Chemical properties, interactions with fluids, other chemistries, and the performance in wells (including performance during completions operations, well bore damage mitigation, and reservoir performance).-This will include the use of analytical techniques including but not limited to evaluation of surfactant properties (ST, IFT, CMC, Wettability, contact angle, etc), fluid rheology, and clay and fines control.
• Develop new analytical methods and experimental workflows to support R&D projects.
• Analyze laboratory and field data to support product optimization and reservoir performance evaluation.
• Product Development including review of raw materials, optimization of existing product formulations, and development of new products to improve performance, safety, and/or cost-efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in general formulating within surfactants
• Experience with improving EOR/IOR
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Masters/PHD in a related science discipline preferred)
• Experience in a lab environment
• Strong understanding of the principles of formula development and optimization, completions operations (specifically the chemistries in use), surfactant/rock surface chemistry including compatibility with formation minerology, adsorption, wettability, alteration.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.