You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products. Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today! **Purpose/Introduction** Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a PAO Research Chemist to join our Research and Technology team located in Kingwood, Texas. The PAO Research Chemist will be responsible for establishing, designing, and executing strategic independent research projects in support of the company's worldwide Poly Alpha Olefins (PAO) business. \#HPCP **Responsibilities** Participating in and leading technical programs involving next generation catalyst design, synthesis, and evaluation utilizing bench scale batch and continuous reactor systems. Further, support of scale up programs and operations will be expected. In addition to research projects, the successful candidate will provide plant and/or customer technical support, as needed. A core component of the role is to develop intellectual property via the filing of patent applications. Further, participation in research and technology safety programs will be expected. The successful candidate will be part of the broader NAOPAO Technology team and must communicate effectively in oral presentations and written documents at all levels of the company. Communication skills will also involve interactions with external customer and industry contacts. The individual must also be able to work effectively with other researchers, technicians, business colleagues, plant personnel, and customers. **Responsibilities (continued)** The individual must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment with technicians, peers, R&T management, business management, plant personnel, and internal/external customers. **Required Qualifications** + Do you currently have or are you on track to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering by August 2025? + Strong commitment to safety + Must be able to develop and lead independent research projects + Must have excellent interpersonal skills + Must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization + Ability to work within short deadlines for several stakeholders + A drive to work in the laboratory setting + Ability to work with a diverse team including analysts, plant, business, and R&T personnel **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience or knowledge of lubricants, lubricant formulation, and/or tribology + At least 3 years of industry experience + Experience with Group III, III+, IV, and V based oils/lubricants + Understanding of base stock production methodology such as hydrocracking, hydroisomerization, hydrotreating, olefin oligomerization, or ester production + Experience with acid catalysis, heterogeneous, homogeneous, or both + Desire to provide technical support to customer and plant personnel + Process development experience + Experience working with hazardous chemicals + Experience with synthesis and characterization of metallocene's, single site catalysts, ligands, or general organic synthesis + Self-driven with high degree of initiative and time management skills + Must be highly organized, flexible, and capable of adapting to priority changes + Experience with electronics, computers, and immersion cooling technologies Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com . Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. **To all recruitment agencies:** We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired. **Travel Requirements:** Up to 10% **Eligibility for Relocation:** Yes **Closing Date:** 02/27/2025