Lead Research Chemist: NMR & Catalyst R&D

LyondellBasell group

Channelview (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Pension plan

401(k) match

relocation support

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Research Chemist to join the R&D Analytical team at its Houston Technology Center in the Houston, Texas area. You will advance catalyst and process technologies while supporting manufacturing and business units.

The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, pension plan, and relocation support. Responsibilities include applying NMR techniques for structure determination, maintaining Bruker NMR systems, mentoring technicians, and ensuring thorough documentation.

Qualifications

PhD in organic chemistry with 3–7 years of relevant academic/industrial experience.
Strong background in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) and determining organic compound structures.

Responsibilities

Apply analytical expertise to develop solutions for chemical research and process development, focusing on NMR, MS, IR, and LC.
Lead the application of NMR analysis in R&D.
Maintain Bruker NMR systems and plan upgrades.
Lead one or two laboratory technicians and/or specialists in analyses.
Champion safety and conduct workplace safety meetings.
Ensure thorough documentation of laboratory procedures with safety priority.
Stay current with analytical advances and introduce new methods.
Participate in internal expert groups to share best practices.
Communicate regularly with management to align with R&D objectives.