research scientist Houston, TX

Rockwater Energy Solutions

Full Time Houston, TX 94307 - 65106 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTEST

Job Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Business Unit: Chemicals
Reports to: Sr. Director
Travel Requirement: Yes

JOB DESCRIPTION

Rockwater’s Research and Development Scientist will conduct lab scale formulation/reaction, manage new product development and adoption, and assist other scientists in polymer design/synthesis, determination of physical characteristics, and product characterization and documentation.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Lead R&D projects for new product conceptualization and development in oilfield application.
Perform lab and pilot scale trials to support the new product commercialization.
Brainstorm and collaborate with other R&D team members on new product development and idea exchange.
Support customer and internal manufacturing.
Problem solver and problem troubleshooting expertise.
Maintain a safety practice in work environment.
Ability to develop/adopt, implement, and manage standardized product performance testing.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

7-10 years of product formulation or synthesis experience is required. Advanced degree in chemistry/material science/polymer science/chemical engineering is a plus.
Proven record of chemistry design, product formulation, chemical synthesis, and characterization.
Strong communication and customer service skills; effective public speaker.
Capability and proven abilities in research, science, and technology.
Ability to think outside the box.
Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Exhibit ability to be a strong team player.
Possess excellent written and verbal skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities.
Ability to work independently.
Mechanical Aptitude.

Attributes

A - Accountability: Take ownership of actions and outcomes.
C - Continuous Improvement: Embrace the necessity for change and commitment to continual growth and progress.
T - Teamwork: Encourage and support a collaborative, safe, and engaged work environment.

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Top Tier Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan.

Physical Demands and Exposures

This position works inside a climate-controlled environment. The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job.
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Select Water Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. It is Select’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

Clean Air Act
Select Water Solutions requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency’s Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.

Select Energy Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Select is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Select only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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