Process Chemist | Entry-Level in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Houston, TX is seeking a Process Chemist to support development of a new inorganic synthesis process tied to our proprietary technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a student, recent graduate, or early-career chemist to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge minerals extraction R&D.

The role is part-time, about 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling. The work is bench/lab scale now, with strong potential to grow into a full-time position as the process

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (in-progress OK — students welcome).
• Inorganic synthesis coursework or experience.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry, UV spectroscopy, and chromatography.
• Willingness to work with regulated materials and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Responsibilities

• Support process development on a new inorganic synthesis process.
• Perform wet chemistry, UV analysis, and chromatography.
• Help develop and validate a new analytical method with an academic collaborator.
• Maintain lab documentation in line with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Inorganic synthesis

Wet chemistry

UV spectroscopy

Chromatography

Education

Chemistry/Engineering degree (in-progress OK)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join a growing minerals extraction company developing patent-pending technology to recover critical minerals from brine. Our leadership team brings deep industry expertise, and we're building a new technology platform from the ground up.

We're looking for a Process Chemist to support process development on a new chemical process tied to our proprietary technology. This is a great opportunity for a student, recent grad, or early-career chemist to get hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge extraction R&D.

This is a part‑time role, approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. The role is currently bench/lab scale, with strong potential to grow into a full‑time position as the process advances toward scale‑up.

What You'll Do

• Support process development on a new inorganic synthesis process
• Perform wet chemistry, UV analysis, and chromatography
• Help develop and validate a new analytical method alongside an academic research collaborator
• Maintain lab documentation in line with safety and quality standards

What You'll Need

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (in-progress OK — students welcome)
• Inorganic synthesis coursework or experience
• Familiarity with wet chemistry, UV spectroscopy, and chromatography
• Willingness to work with regulated materials
• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement