Industrial Minerals Research Chemist (Houston)

J.M. Huber Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Benefits package

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation seeks a Research Chemist to support R&D efforts in its Houston, TX center. The role requires a chemistry/materials background and hands-on experience with analytical instruments to test minerals and develop procedures.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate with plant teams. A BS in chemistry or related field with 2+ years lab experience is expected, MS preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, geology, mineral engineering. M.S. preferred.
• Minimum 2 years post degree chemical/analytical lab working experience.
• Lab research experience with industrial minerals preferred.
• Hands-on instrument experience such as XRD (Rietveld refinement), SEM, XRF, BET surface area, particle size distribution analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and in writing computer programs for automated instrument data acquisition and processing.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Executes experimental plans and assists in the planning, design and modification of experiments.
• Prepares, tests and evaluates industrial minerals-based materials using various sample preparation techniques and testing methods.
• Performs various new product application testing.
• Develops research plans and studies in support of specific program directions and initiatives.
• Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data and results.
• Provides technical support for plants and various internal departments and components of the company business.
• Characterize mineral phase, structure, morphology, chemistry using scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction (Rietveld refinement), X-ray fluorescence and other analytical instruments.
• Measures mineral physical properties such as particle size distribution, BET surface area, porosity, color, density, etc.
• Writes SOPs and/or work instructions for routine testing and project specific testing.
• Develops new sample testing procedures and processes.
• Analyzes, documents and organizes data and test results.
• Ensures timely and accurate delivery of reports
• Presents results to colleagues.
• Maintains a clean and safe lab working environment.
• Performs a pre-shift safety inspection daily; identifies/resolves and reports hazards.
• Working with EHS to maintain lab safety.
• Writing and reading technical papers, reports, reviews and specifications.
• Keeps up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Understands and performs testing to Customer, Quality, ISO, & AST M requirements.
• Develop lab chemical inventory and hazardous waste storage and disposal program.
• Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates research data and results.
• Performs other duties and project as assigned.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Analytical instruments

XRD

SEM

XRF

BET surface

Particle size

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

MS preferred

Tools

XRD (Rietveld)

SEM

XRF

BET

Particle size

Mercury intrusion

Job description

J.M. Huber Corporation seeks a Research Chemist to support R&D efforts in its Houston, TX center. The role requires a chemistry/materials background and hands-on experience with analytical instruments to test minerals and develop procedures.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, prepare reports, and collaborate with plant teams. A BS in chemistry or related field with 2+ years lab experience is expected, MS preferred.