Senior Research Scientist – Surfactants & Lubricants R&D

Sasol Limited; Lake Charles (LA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sasol is seeking a Senior Research Scientist at its Lake Charles, US site to advance applications-focused research in surfactant-based systems and related specialty chemicals. You will develop, formulate, and test new products for metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants, and collaborate with global teams to demonstrate value and drive profitable growth.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred) or MS/BS in chemistry or a physical science, about 5 years of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Proven formulation expertise with surfactants, alcohols, and additives.
• Background in metalworking fluids and/or industrial lubricants preferred.
• Formulation knowledge and experience required.
• Knowledge of tribology preferred.
• Experience providing technical support to customers required.
• Experience commercializing new products required.
• R&D project management experience required: plan, initiate, and run projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to solve problems and reach data-based conclusions in multiple technical areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer focused and solutions driven.

Responsabilités

• Supports research projects by applying formulation and application expertise for surfactants and alcohols in metalworking fluids and lubricants.
• Leads development of technical solutions to key problems within R&D.
• Provides technical support to research team and leads major initiatives.
• Defines equipment needs and sets priorities with supervisor to meet technical goals.
• Develops and validates analytical methods; communicates results clearly.
• Presents at conferences and collaborates with global teams to commercialize new products.

Connaissances

Formulation expertise

Surfactant systems

Customer technical support

R&D project management

Industrial lubricants knowledge

Tribology knowledge

Product commercialization experience

Formation

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

Description du poste

Sasol is seeking a Senior Research Scientist at its Lake Charles, US site to advance applications-focused research in surfactant-based systems and related specialty chemicals. You will develop, formulate, and test new products for metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants, and collaborate with global teams to demonstrate value and drive profitable growth.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred) or MS/BS in chemistry or a physical science, about 5 years of relevant experience, and