Staff/Senior LC Analytical Chemist

INEOS USA LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA at the Battleground site in La Porte, TX is seeking an Analytical Chemist to lead the Liquid Chromatography laboratory and support process materials testing, product development, and production investigations.

You will guide method development, evaluate new instruments, train technicians, and coordinate lab work with a cross-functional team to resolve customer and plant issues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent.
• PhD preferred; BS with 10+ years acceptable.
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS required.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical testing on process materials and products.
• Coordinate lab activities and ensure data quality and records.
• Provide safety leadership and mentor technicians.
• Develop and validate new methods and assess new instruments.
• Support production, product development, and operations projects.

Skills

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

TOF-MS

Analytical techniques

Lab leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science

BS with 10+ years experience

Tools

HPLC system

LC-MS

TOF-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference? Grade: 34-35 Commensurate with experience

Organizational context and job purpose: INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 18 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 80 sites in 16 countries throughout the world. The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LaPorte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with the headquarters located in League City, TX.

INEOS offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

How the Role Fits In

The successful candidate will work as a leading member of the Analytical laboratory team located at the Battleground Site. The Analytical laboratory is responsible supporting Manufacturing through testing of their process materials and for providing services to assist in problem solving for the Manufacturing groups and to the Polymers Technical Service and Development group (TS&D). The Main Purpose of the Role: This is an applied role in which the Analytical Chemist will use his/her knowledge of liquid and gas chromatography and other techniques such as extractions and solubles testing to lead the process sample testing, customer complaint resolution and production technical investigations. The Chemist will lead the Liquid Chromatography lab to perform testing on process materials, final products, developmental products, and other production related materials, insure quality of results and frame/coordinate investigations related to customer and plant issues. The Chemist is also responsible for new method development, assessment of new instruments/techniques for the lab, and method reviews to ensure the lab methods are optimized and will provide continued support in the future. Technicians support each lab area and will help handle routine testing. The Chemist is also responsible for the training and development of the personnel that report into him/her. The Chemist will work on small and medium size issues and provide fast response to the business. He/she will lead and/or work with peers in a cross-functional, team based environment to involve other techniques as needed to support production, product development, and operations projects. The issues faced are wide-ranging, requiring a good awareness of Analytical Techniques, specifically expertise in liquid and gas chromatography, as it relates to polymer uses, product additives, and polymer production plant processes. The role involves many aspects of lab coordination: safety, leadership, technical know-how, equipment maintenance, calibrations and control testing, and working with both peers and technicians. Statistical tools will be used as part of the Six Sigma company model.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Member of the Analytical team who supports the Technical Center, PE and PP Manufacturing, and the Catalyst Development Group
• Lead and/or work with peers in a cross-functional, team based environment to involve other techniques as needed to support production, product development, and operations projects
• Coordinate the lab workload through timely testing and maintaining quality records, such as control charts
• Actively participates in safety programs, promoting safe practices and behaviors
• Technical trouble shooting on instruments
• Technical lead for key aspects of Laboratory management (safety, procedures, training, equipment maintenance and purchase)
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in outstanding conditions
• Technical support in several Analytical techniques
• Implement methods and solutions to respond quickly and efficiently to business and internal customer needs
• Prepare reports and provide data-driven conclusions
• Manage priorities for incoming requests of different sizes and scopes
• Coach/mentor technicians and share their workload

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience Level of education & Experience in general doup cially into the tl technique based environment to assist in hnical Servie and Development Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or equivalent. Ph.D. preferred or BS with 10+ years relevant experience Adept in instrumentation utilization required – HPLC, LC-MS, TOF-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS Experience in equipment/knowledge utilization preferred – xylene solubles, chemical extractions Skills Strong safety leadership Result oriented and performance bias Teamwork - Relationship skills – Flexibility Positive attitude - open to challenges and new ideas Creative and Customer oriented Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Basic understanding of polymer structure/property relationships Effective communication skills: verbal and written Organized and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines Able to effectively work on multiple tasks and prioritize work The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to support one or more Analytical areas and the capability to learn different techniques to solve problems. He/She will be able to discuss their primary analytical technique in detail with requestors to provide appropriate support. There will be opportunities to learn and expand in other areas in response to business needs, especially into the Technical Support and Development group for Polyolefins.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.

On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers. INEOS is a world class chemical company whose products touch every aspect of modern day life. Our company is comprised of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also have interests in consumer brands and sports on a global level. Safety is our number one core value. We also take pride in our culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and giving to the communities in which we live. To learn more about our company and the story of our heritage, go to www.ineos.com.