Research Scientist: Gas Treating & Carbon Capture

Dow Chemical; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist in Lake Jackson, TX. You will join a high-performing R&D team focusing on Gas Treating and Carbon Capture, with exposure to project leadership and direct customer engagement.

The role emphasizes process modeling, simulation, and technoeconomic evaluation, with opportunities across global regions and collaboration with lab, sales, and marketing teams. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical process modeling for gas treating plant design using amines and glycols.
• Develop expertise in gas treating simulation across proprietary and commercial platforms.
• Perform technoeconomic analyses including capex and opex estimates.
• Create process design packages using established engineering practices and guidelines.
• Interface with stakeholders across R&D, technical sales, commercial and marketing.
• Collaborate with lab teams for properties and pilot plant work.
• Support ideation and project portfolio development; contribute to IP.

Skills

Gas treating knowledge

Process simulation

Technoeconomic analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Process modeling

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

ProTreat

UNISIM/ProMax

Job description

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Research Scientist in Lake Jackson, TX. You will join a high-performing R&D team focusing on Gas Treating and Carbon Capture, with exposure to project leadership and direct customer engagement.

The role emphasizes process modeling, simulation, and technoeconomic evaluation, with opportunities across global regions and collaboration with lab, sales, and marketing teams. Travel up to 10% may be required.