Senior Research Chemist: Polymer Innovation & IP

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Chevron Phillips Chemical seeks a Senior Research Chemist in Bartlesville, OK, to lead and execute independent research projects advancing polymer characterization and process understanding.

You will collaborate with chemists, engineers, and analytical staff to support manufacturing, product development, and scale-up, while mentoring junior colleagues and publishing results. The role emphasizes safety, IP generation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Must have clearly demonstrated the ability to develop and lead independent research projects.
• Background in analytical techniques used to characterize polymer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures.
• Influence development of local Operational Excellence policies and act as expert for review of safe work practices.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts that have significant impact on safe and reliable operation of laboratories.
• Demonstrate leadership in one or more areas of technical expertise, including areas beyond direct work group, and strongly influences planning and execution of R&D projects.
• Regularly contribute to CPChem's IP estate by obtaining patents in area of expertise.
• Initiate, design, develop, and lead broad research projects requiring direct interaction with internal or external customers that deliver credible solutions.
• Develop and use predictive models for determining product properties based on the polymer architecture and structure property relationships.
• Resolve challenging and/or recurring problems by implementing fundamental solutions.
• Mentor one or more junior exempt employees in technology, monitoring tools, problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Prepare written reports, oral presentations and external publications summarizing experimental studies and/or R&D programs.

Skills

Lead independent research projects

Analytical techniques for polymer

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

GPC

Rheology

CEF

TREF

DSC

Job description

Chevron Phillips Chemical seeks a Senior Research Chemist in Bartlesville, OK, to lead and execute independent research projects advancing polymer characterization and process understanding.

You will collaborate with chemists, engineers, and analytical staff to support manufacturing, product development, and scale-up, while mentoring junior colleagues and publishing results. The role emphasizes safety, IP generation, and cross-functional teamwork.