Senior Research Scientist — Surfactants & Lubricants

SASOL; Lake Charles (LA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sasol USA Corporation in Lake Charles seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead applications-focused research on surfactant systems and specialty chemicals for metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants. You will develop, test and scale new products, provide technical support to customers and sales, mentor team members, and collaborate with global R&D and cross-functional groups.

Travel as needed. The role requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry preferred or MS/BS in chemistry or related physical science.
• 5 years of relevant R&D experience.
• Proven formulation expertise with surfactants, alcohols, and additives.
• Experience supporting customers and commercializing new products.
• R&D project management experience required.

Responsabilités

• Provide formulation and application expertise for surfactants and alcohols for metalworking fluids and lubricants.
• Lead technical initiatives and manage multiple projects within R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Develop methods, operate instrumentation, and report results with ELN.
• Engage with global teams to commercialize new products and travel as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and support conferences and customer meetings.

Connaissances

Formulation expertise

Surfactant systems

Alcohols & additives

Metalworking fluids

Industrial lubricants

Tribology knowledge

Customer support

R&D project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

Ph.D. in Chemistry preferred or MS or BS in chemistry or other physical science

Description du poste

Sasol USA Corporation in Lake Charles seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead applications-focused research on surfactant systems and specialty chemicals for metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants. You will develop, test and scale new products, provide technical support to customers and sales, mentor team members, and collaborate with global R&D and cross-functional groups.

Travel as needed. The role requires a Ph.D.