Job Description:
Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is currently looking for a Research Scientist II to join our Coatings & Performance Products Team in The Woodlands, TX or in Mexico. The primary responsibilities are to serve as a facilitator between the customer and the company, between the need and the product, through customer relations, technical approach, and offering solutions, to maximize the company's profitability though the following: Ensure products meet the client’s exact standards (internal and external). Conducts research, analysis, synthesis. Devises new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems. Possesses a full understanding of the uses and applications of existing products and related product lines. Develops new product concepts including proprietary blends using both products and co-producer products. Compiles applications information specific to the product line and interfaces with internal and external customers to solve specific product needs.
What will be expected from you?
Support the technical development and new product development for food, pharmaceutical, coatings, and other markets as defined.Set up and execute laboratory to meet both internal and external customer expectations. Developing methods to analyze samples or the applications testing to prove claims.Maintain an awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the Corporation.Work with the sales force to evaluate, select, and apply standard chemistry techniques and procedures to solve customer or company objectives under the direction of the R&D management.Able to present results to internal and external customers.Present work at public forums like conferences.Work projects in PMOx (project management system).Preparing internal and customer document, reports, and presentations.Travel to customers and tradeshows required.Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed. Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.Maintain orderly laboratory space.Follow all safety and training requirements.Stay with budget targets.Manage and optimize all process under your responsibility taking into consideration Quality, Legality and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.Guarantee all documentation under your responsibility updated and available for consulting.Interact with R&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc.What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required plus 6 years’ relevant experience,M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering with 4 years’ relevant experience in the chemical field, orPh. D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering with no commercial experience in the chemical field.1-5 years’ experience with chemicals, food, or pharma (more 5 years’ experience preferred) in R&D laboratory preferred.Surfactants knowledge in laboratory or application use strongly preferred, demonstrated presentation skills required.Excellent organizational and communications skills.Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets in Microsoft Office.Bilingual Spanish/English required - written and spoken.Ability to travel to the US (not prohibited to enter) required.What can we offer you?
Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!
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