Senior Polymer Materials Scientist & R&D Chemist

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive private medical care

Disability and life insurance

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benef

Wellbeing activities

Zusammenfassung

Baker Hughes Incorporated in Houston is seeking a hands-on Research Chemist and Polymer Materials Scientist to develop advanced polymer materials for demanding energy applications. This role focuses on polymer formulation, processing, testing, and qualification of high-performance systems.

The successful candidate will work in the laboratory to formulate materials, run experiments, develop test methods, investigate failures, and translate material concepts into practical product solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemistry/ polymer/ materials field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a related field.
• Strong background in polymer chemistry and structure-property relationships.
• Hands-on lab experience with polymer materials processing and testing.
• Ability to design experiments, interpret data, and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead development of new polymer materials and processing methods for advanced applications.
• Develop and optimize thermoplastic and thermoset materials (PEEK, PPS, polyurethanes, foams).
• Design, execute, and analyze lab experiments to understand material performance and guide formulations.
• Prepare, process, and test experimental materials and prototypes.
• Document findings and communicate recommendations and plans to teams.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, and engineering to transition materials from concept to implementation.

Kenntnisse

Polymer chemistry

Materials science

Laboratory experimentation

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science/C Chemical Engineering or related field

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

DSC/TGA

GPC/Size-exclusion chromatography

Analytical testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Baker Hughes Incorporated in Houston is seeking a hands-on Research Chemist and Polymer Materials Scientist to develop advanced polymer materials for demanding energy applications. This role focuses on polymer formulation, processing, testing, and qualification of high-performance systems.

The successful candidate will work in the laboratory to formulate materials, run experiments, develop test methods, investigate failures, and translate material concepts into practical product solutions.